Psychological concept of external locus of control in the Dominican Republic

Based on the theories of American psychologist Julian Rotter, the concept of the locus of control describes whether individuals attribute the causes of their actions to internal factors, such as personal effort and skill, or external factors, such as luck, fate, or the influence of others.

In the Dominican Republic, there is a tendency toward an external locus of control. This manifests as individuals attributing personal difficulties to external elements, including bad luck, the actions of others, or socioeconomic circumstances like poverty and family background, rather than personal agency.