Development of internal locus of control as a determinant of positive attitude toward one's own body

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of scientific and theoretical concepts and approaches to studying the problem of the locus of control of the individual and the influence of the manifestation of personality internality on the attitude toward one's own body. Attitude towards one's own body, defined as an indicator of normal bodily functioning, plays an important role in psychosomatic manifestations.The central problem of the study presented in the article is to substantiate the development of the internal locus of control and to determine the influence of the internal locus of control on the formation of a positive attitude of a person to one's own body. The description of an empirical study utilizing standardized methods of psychodiagnostics is provided, revealing that individuals with a pronounced internal locus of control, meaning the ability to perceive and control events in their lives, demonstrate a positive attitude towards their physical body. High levels of internality indicate a tendency for individuals to internally control their achievements, failures, professional activities, readiness to overcome difficulties, and independent planning and responsibility. The results of the study will contribute to the expansion of the theoretical basis in the field of personality psychology, specifying the relationships between internal control and the mental state of the individual.