Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/263522 
Year of Publication: 
2022
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 15306
Publisher: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
We provide the first empirical evidence on the direct link between locus of control and self-control, and how they interact in explaining a range of health outcomes. Using rich Australian survey data, we find that, while the two traits are distinct constructs, a greater internal locus of control is associated with higher self-control. The association between locus of control and health is reduced once we control for self-control, suggesting that self-control mediates at least part of this relationship. Finally, an internal locus of control amplifies the beneficial effects of self-control particularly for physical health.
Subjects: 
locus of control
self-control
health
health behavior
JEL: 
D91
I12
I31
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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