# 1 -- I assume from your sample size that you'll be using non-parametric statistical procedures (chi square, etc.).

# 2 -- I thought interest in LOC went away back in my day, that is, the mid 70s.

# 3 -- Since LOC is essentially a cognitive issue (that is, a choice a person makes, supported by internalized self-statements about "the kind of world I inhabit"), I assume you'll be investigating each participants cognitive style, including how they decided on externality vs. internality of control, and what specific chidhood events may have led to or supported such choices. Thus Aaron Beck's ideas of "automatic thinking," Bill Glasser's "Choice Theory," and of course "Belonging" and similar issues in Alfred Adler.

# 4 -- Since a lot of the underlying personality issues were first identified by Alfred Adler, I assume you will be exploring his ideas, especially the influence that a child's need to (and therefore efforts to) Belong in the childhood family has on the child's choices about personal control vs. other-control. Here you butt right into Adler's ideas about plus/minus feelings, inferiority/superiority, compensation/over-compensation, and the rest. Especially important would be Adler's ideas about "over-burdening [childhood] situations," in which he gives specific childhood events that preclude a child growing into a fully-functioning adult. In seeking childhood origins, look into Adler's idea of "early recollections."

# 5 -- Can I assume that you are seeking some answers in LOC for other aspects of your samples' lives? Are they "high" or "low" achievers in part by choice? (It was Adler who spoke of "soft determinism" at a time when there were only two ways to describe by people are as they are: environment, or heredity. He offered the third possibility: personal choice. Do external locus of control individuals "buy into" the former ideas, while internal individuals believe they have some choice in how they manage their lives? (Such as the goals they seek and their ability to reach those goals?)

It would be interesting to see your study instrument(s) to see how questions or whatever relate to Adlerian thinking, but that's just me, since I'm a hard-core Adlerian (as you may have gathered).

You may want to check "The Individual Psychology of Alfrered Adler" (Heinz and Rowena Ansbacher), and also my website, www.lifecourseinstitute.com, for childhood Belonging influences and their continuation into adult life.

By any chance does your study have anything to do with "Attachment Disorder" (including "children without conscience"). So much of that discipline, in the present day, has its origins in Adler's thinking 100 years ago.

Good luck on this...been there! -- Dr. Bob

PS -- Sorry if there are speeeling errors, but the spell checker doesn't seem to be working.

Locticians Help You Grow Great Dreadlocks

Copyright (c) 2008 Jeffery Bradley

A loctician is a hairstylists specializing in dreadlocks. They help you grow dreadlocks safe, fast, and effective.

A loctician will help or guide you through the process of growing dreadlocks. They create "buds" or handmade "baby" dreadlocks with your hair using different techniques such as the palm roll, 2-stand method, Sista Locs, and others. They continue to provide maintenance until your hair matures into dreadlocks.

After the first visit, it may take six months or less before you have good strong dreadlocks. Depending on the texture of your hair, you may need to visit your loctician two to four times a month. At a cost anywhere between thirty-five and seventy-five dollars each appointment, using a loctician can become expensive.

Locticians are very flexible. Some work out of their homes but most majority work for a beauty salon. Currently no licensing or certification exists for locticians. Make sure you choose one with training or experience with natural hair and dreadlocks.

Here are five ways a loctician will help you grow dreadlocks:

1. Skip "ugly" stage if taking the natural route. The "natural route" means let your hair grow wild until it creates dreadlocks. In about three to six months your hair will create a big nappy curly afro eventually changing into dreadlocks. Though the afro may look beautiful and powerful to you, to others it gives the impression you just don't give a damn.

A loctician can eliminate this stage by creating dreadlocks through twisting or backcombing. Your "handmade" dreadlocks will look more presentable during the time it takes for your hair to start locking itself.

2. You only want temporary dreadlocks. A loctician can twist you hair into any dreadlock style you want. Do not confuse this with real dreadlocks ' a twist is simply stands of hair forced to stick together with wax or a similar substance. You can change hairstyle by shampooing the wax out of your hair or untwisting the locks. However, mature dreadlocks require cutting if you want to change your hairstyle.

3. You scalp itches and you need treatment. Sometimes it's great to have a loctician shampoo and oil your hair or dreadlocks. Not only does this helps your scalp but is meditative and relaxing.

4. Remove damages caused by hair relaxers and other chemicals. You may have used chemicals in the past and need help getting your hair back to a natural state. A loctician should be able to help you accomplish this goal.

5. Want to know how many different styles of dreadlocks. You are interested in different ways people are growing dreadlocks. A loctician should have pictures of past work as well has explain each technique or process.

You do not need a loctician to grow dreadlocks, their role is to help the process and make sure you get what you want from your experience of growing dreadlocks.

When looking for a good loctician, get good referrals, ask many questions, and don't be afraid to change loctician if you are not getting the service you expect.

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