Erschienen in:Life Course Centre Working Paper ; No. 2022-12
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1 Online-Ressource (33 p)
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.2139/ssrn.4120882
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Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments May 27, 2022 erstellt
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We provide the first empirical evidence on the direct link between locus of control and self-control, and how they interact in explaining a range of health outcomes. Using rich Australian survey data, we find that, while the two traits are distinct constructs, a greater internal locus of control is associated with higher self-control. The association between locus of control and health is reduced once we control for self-control, suggesting that self-control mediates at least part of this relationship. Finally, an internal locus of control amplifies the beneficial effects of self-control particularly for physical health