LOCUS OF CONTROL ORIENTATION AND LEVEL - Drake University
LOCUS OF CONTROL ORIENTATION AND LEVEL - Drake University
LOCUS OF CONTROL ORIENTATION AND LEVEL - Drake University
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TABLE <strong>OF</strong> CONTENTS<br />
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ABSTRACT -....................................................................-......... 11<br />
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .............................................................. lu<br />
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I . DIMENSIONS <strong>OF</strong> THE PROBLEM ....................................... 1<br />
Purpose ........................................................................ 3<br />
Hypothesis .................................................................... 4<br />
Theoretical Basis ............................................................. 4<br />
Definition of Terms ......................................................... 5<br />
Significance of the Study ................................................... 6<br />
I1 . LITERATURE REVIEW ..................................................... 8<br />
The Evolution of Locus of Control Theory .............................. 8<br />
Pain Theory ................................................................. 12<br />
Epidufal Analgesia ......................................................... 14<br />
Locus of Control as it Relates to Pain Perception ..................... 15<br />
Summary of Literature Review 19<br />
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111 . METHODOLOGY 21<br />
Research Approach 21<br />
Sample 21<br />
Data Collecting Tools 23<br />
Protection of Human Rights 26<br />
Procedure 27<br />
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IV . ANALYSIS <strong>AND</strong> FINDINGS 29<br />
Locus of Control Categories 29<br />
Pain Perception Scores 29<br />
Testing the Hypothesis 30<br />
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V DISCUSSION <strong>AND</strong> CONCLUSIONS .................................... 33<br />
Discussion of Findings ..................................................... 33<br />
Summary .................................................................... -37<br />
Limitations ................................................................... 38<br />
Implications for Nursing Practice ....................................... -39<br />
Recommendations for Further Research ................................. 40
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