Direct and indirect relationship between locus of control and depression
This study examined the mediating effect of self esteem on the relationship between locus of control and depression among Chinese university students. In all, 457 students (232 men and 225 women) completed measures of locus of control, self esteem, and depression. Correlational analyses indicated that external locus of control was related to self esteem and depression, and self esteem was related to depression. Structural equation modeling analysis showed that self esteem partially mediated the influence of locus of control on depression. The significance of the results is discussed.
Journal of health psychology