The Predictive Ability of the Locus of Control in Mental Fatigue Among the Teachers in Ramtha Area

Abstract

The study aimed at identifying the predictive ability of the locus of control and some other variables (gender, qualifications, experience and specialization) in mental fatigue among the teachers of the Ramtha area. The study’s  sample consisted of (234) teachers: (134) males, and (100) females. Two methods were used: one for mental fatigue, and the other for locus of control. The results of the study indicated that the level of mental fatigue in general was moderate among the sample, and it was found that males had more fatigue than females. Moreover, those with academic qualifications (master's and above), and those with long experience, and teachers of scientific materials had more fatigue than others. It was found that the pattern of the study sample is the external locus of control. It was also found that the internal locus of control is predominant in males, and those with Masters degree holders, intermediate experience, and scientific disciplines. The analysis of the stepwise regression revealed that (locus of control, sex, and specialization) explained (26.9%) of the variance in mental fatigue, locus of control explains (17.3) %, while sex explains (6.1%), and the specialization explains (3.5%) of the variance in mental fatigue