Locus of control and family support: Predictors of life satisfaction among Hmong women
Author(s):
Vang, Alyssa Kaying
Format:
Thesis
Degree granted:
Psy.D.
Publisher:
Ann Arbor : California School of Professional Psychology - Fresno, 2000.
Pages:
94
Language:
English
Abstract:
This study examined the relationships among locus of control, family support, and life satisfaction for 112 Hmong women in the Fresno and Sacramento, California areas. Results indicated that 12% of the variance in life satisfaction was accounted for by family support while 8% of this variance was accounted for by locus of control. Hmong women who reported more family support reported greater life satisfaction. Those reporting more exaggerated self-control reported more life satisfaction. Higher educational levels were positively associated with self-control. Post hoc analyses indicated that married Hmong women perceived more family support and reported greater life satisfaction than did single Hmong women. Cultural connectedness, as measured by how well participants understood Hmong, was positively correlated with life satisfaction.