📄 Abstract
Locus of control (LOC) refers to a persons belief about how much influence they have over the events and results that occur in their life. The present study examined the level of internal and external locus of control among B.Ed. trainees and explored gender differences in attributional orientation. A descriptive survey method was employed, and data were collected from 154 B.Ed. trainees using a standardized locus of control scale. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, percentage analysis, and independent samples t-test were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that the majority of trainees demonstrated average to above-average levels of both internal and external locus of control. Gender-wise comparison showed no statistically significant difference between male and female trainees in either internal or external locus of control. Although minor variations in mean scores were observed, the differences were not significant at the 0.05 level. The results suggest that locus of control among B.Ed. trainees are not influenced by gender. The findings suggest that teacher education programs should encourage students to develop a stronger sense of personal responsibility and confidence in their own efforts.
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📚 How to Cite:
Dhananjoy Debnath, Dr. Dipti Saikia , INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL AMONG B.ED. TRAINEES OF SONITPUR DISTRICT , Volume 11 , Issue 2, February 2026, EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra26212