Examining the relationship between adolescents' locus of control and friendship relationships
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The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between adolescents' locus of control and the communicative effectiveness of their friendships. Furthermore, it was determined whether locus of control and friendships differed according to gender, age, and school type variables. The research was conducted using a correlational survey model, a quantitative research method. The sample consisted of adolescents attending different types of schools. Data were collected using the Rotter Internal-External Locus of Control Scale and the Friendship Communicational Effectiveness Scale. Correlation analysis, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and chi-square test were used in the analysis of the obtained data. The research findings revealed a significant relationship between adolescents' locus of control and the communicative effectiveness of their friendships. It was determined that adolescents with an internal locus of control exhibited more effective communication skills in their friendships. Additionally, it was concluded that locus of control and friendship variables showed significant differences according to some demographic characteristics. The findings indicate that locus of control is an important variable in adolescents' social relationships.
Keywords: Adolescence, locus of control, peer relationships, communicative effectiveness, quantitative research
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