Relationship between Locus of Control, Metacognition and Self-Perception of Young Adults

Abstract

This study examines the interplay between locus of control, metacognition, and self-perception in the context of early adulthood development. Young adulthood is a major transition period in the individual’s life, and it is an apt time to study the interconnectedness of these variables. The study focuses on finding out how an individual’s locus of control, characterized by beliefs regarding personal control over life events, influences metacognitive processes and subsequently shapes self-perception. This research uses quantitative measures to extract data through questionnaires and inventories from the sample consisting of 142 young adults. The metacognition inventory by Dr. Punita Govil, Locus of Control Questionnaire by Rotter, and self -perception scale by Dr. KG Agrawal were administered on the participants. By unravelling the intricate connections between locus of control, metacognition, and self-perception, this study contributes to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in educational and psychological interventions. The results of this research showed that there is a positive relationship between internal locus of control and metacognition. It was also found that the internal locus of control has a significant positive relationship with the self-perception of young adults.