Locus of control as a modifier of the relationship between stressors and moods.

Generalized expectancies for internal versus external control of reinforcement.

Julian B. Rotter · The Psychological Monographs · 1966 · 21.9K citations

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The social readjustment rating scale

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Stressful life events, personality, and health: An inquiry into hardiness.

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Assessing the impact of life changes: Development of the Life Experiences Survey.

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Stressful Life Events: Their Nature and Effects.

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