Influence of Locus of Control on Proneness to Developing an Eating Disorder

Abstract

The researches on Locus of control and depression has evoked many considerable research discussions. The association between depression and eating disorders has many a times been a topic of relevant research. This study examines the relationship between Locus of Control and proneness to developing an eating disorder. The study was conducted on 165 participants with the age range of 14-70. The objective of the study was to understand the influence a person’s locus of control has on their proneness to developing an eating disorder. The results show a significant positive correlation between external locus of control and proneness to developing an eating disorder.