This concept is important to understand for occupational therapists. I believe this can be very influential in rehabilitation, especially for clients who are disabled. If the client believes they cannot change or progress because they had a life altering injury, it can directly impact their rehab journey. Alternately, if the client believes that they determine their journey and can make progress if they work hard, this can be positive for the OT to use in their treatment. I believe that mindset directly influences progress, choices and situations. Locus of control determines one's beliefs regarding self efficacy and self esteem.
A study done by Sylvie Janelle discusses this concept in occupational therapy directly. This article is dated, but I feel makes valid points regarding this topic and shows the importance of understanding this concept! She describes this knowledge of internal vs. external locus of control as it relates to goal setting for the client (Janelle, 1992). . She also makes the point that finding this information should be included in a initial valuation, primarily with youth who are disabled (Janelle, 1992). Determining the locus of control of your clients will help the OT understand their reasoning behind actions, beliefs and how they will face therapy challenges.
Reference
Janelle S. (1992). Locus of control in nondisabled versus congenitally physically disabled adolescents. The American journal of occupational therapy: official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association, 46(4), 334–342. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.46.4.334
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