An Empirical Study on Locus of Control in Military Trainees on their Performance

Abstract

This paper seeks to explore the internal and external locus of control with specific focus on military trainees and the resultant effects on performance. Using a t-test method, the study analysed data from two groups: Overall, Treatment 1 included 111 blades, with a mean of 33. 8 and Treatment 2 (N2 = 9) with the mean participant age being 35 years old. undefined The results of the test returned a t-value that was equal to -1. 81902 and the p-value is equal to 0. 071445, thus no significant difference in locus of control levels. The study reveals the differences in the gender aspect in terms of confidence and the level of internal and external control, where the male scores higher than the female level of internal control, and confidence but the female scores higher than male score in terms of external control. This information is of significance for training and development of training programs. Some suggestions include the promotion and commencement of confidence-building schemes for female trainees, the introduction of mentorship programs, and the provision of extensive stress management training. Appreciating the Impact of Locus of Control on Performance would allow various military training programs to be redesigned in a way that trims all the related effects on psychological resilience and coherence hence leading to a better performance output for all trained participants. These measures are aimed at making personnel in the military more efficient and more capable in the future, thus enhancing the training’s effectiveness for military purposes.