Examining Whether Locus of Control Orientation Mediates Relationships between Trauma and Aggression Outcomes Among African American Adolescents

African American adolescents are at risk for both trauma exposure and aggression. Experiencing trauma may shift an individual’s locus of control orientation toward viewing their life outcomes as the result of external, uncontrollable factors. This study examines relationships between trauma, locus of control, and aggression in African American adolescents.