THE EFFECT OF LOCUS OF CONTROL ON SOCIAL LOAFING BEHAVIOR: A RESEARCH SOCIAL SERVIS ORGANIZATIONS

Abstract

In this study, the determination of the effect of locus of control on social loafing is aimed. The sample of the study consisted of employees, working at social service organizations in Tokat. For this purpose the data collected through survey. The data were evaluated by frequency, t-test, variance analysis, correlation and regression analysis. According to the results of the study, the individuals being externally controlled has a positive effect on social loafing. Personal control and the belief of an unfairworld are the locus of control dimensions that positively affects social loafing. In addition, it was determined that social loafing and locus of control dimensions differed by demographic variables. This difference in social loafing behavior is seen in country variable. There is differences in locus of control dimensions in terms of gender, country, education, institution and task. Also in this study is offered suggestions for future researches