APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Indirect Effects of Perceived Service Helpfulness and Instrumental Support, on Life Satisfaction Among Emancipated Foster Youth As a Function of Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy
- Carly Crandell
California State University, Northridge - Sara Berzenski
California State University, Northridge - Tuppett Yates
University of California, Riverside
Abstract
Foster youth perception of ILP services as helpful predicted increased perceived instrumental support, only among youth with more external locus of control and lower self-efficacy. Greater perceived instrumental support in turn predicted increased satisfaction with life. Externalizing control may be a uniquely adaptive strategy for foster youth in procuring support.
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