Locus of control and pattern of parental care among adolescents of Kashmir

Pages: 620-622
Nisar Ahmad Wani (Department of Psychology, Government Degree College for Women, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir)

This study investigates locus of control and its relationship with parental care and overprotection among adolescents of Kashmir. The sample comprised of 300 school going adolescents belonging to an age group of 16-18 yrs. Out of 300, 150 were males and 150 were females. LOC scale by Rotter, Tupling 78 and Parental bonding instrument by Parker, & Brown were used to measure these variables. Results revealed significant gender differences in relation to parental care and overprotection among boys & girls.