Locus of Control in Late Adolescence: Characteristics and Ability of New Students to Overcome Depression
Abstract: The aim of this
study is to uncover and gain some factual data about locus of control (LOC)ability
to overcome depression in late adolescence. This study was conducted through
surveymethods on new under-graduate students aged 18 to 21 years old from
English Education program in Mathla’ul Anwar University of Banten at first
semester of academic year 2015-2016. The result of study showed that majority
of the students has internal LOC. The sudents who have external LOCtend to get
more depressed than those who pose internal LOC. The numbers of women who get depressed
are more than men. The finding also showed positive influence of reading book
in gainingcapacity of LOC. Depression can be avoided and prevented by spiritual
and mental strengthening,such as being closer to God, spending quality time
with parents, siblings and friends, doing some new hobbies and activities,
getting involved in fun daily activities, and trying to identify sense of fearof
being rejected or guilty feelings.
Penulis: Ade Hidayat, Asep
Sahrudin
Kode Jurnal: jpbkdd160547
