Locus of control and patient attrition from an alcoholism treatment program

Investigated the relationship of male alcoholics' locus of control scores to dropping out of treatment at various stages. No differences were found among Ss who left at 2 wks, dropped out between 2 wks and 60 days, or completed the 60 dys, or among patients who completed or left the 1-yr aftercare program in total, personal, sociopolitical control scores. Ss who dropped out of aftercare had significantly lower total and personal control scores, and a significantly greater change in personal control in the internal direction, at the end of the intensive treatment than those who completed the aftercare, contrary to prediction.