LOCUS OF CONTROL, GRIT AS A PREDICTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN YOUNG ADULTS

Authors

  • Aleena Faisal Butt Ms Clinical Psychology Scholar, Department of Clinical Psychology, The Superior University, Lahore
  • Kiran Javed Ms Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, The Superior University, Lahore
  • Anfal Umar Hayyatt Ms Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology , The Superior University, Lahore.
  • Danish Iqbal MS Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, The Superior University, Lahore.
  • Syeda Mehak Rizvi Ms Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology , The Superior University, Lahore.

Abstract

Psychological constructs like locus of control and grit affects the way a person reacts to the events and challenges occurring in their lives, thus determining how satisfied they become with life. The current research examined the interconnection among the locus of control, grit and psychological distress. The research utilized the sample of 200 young adults due to its relevance in the research problem. The result showed that the internal locus of control was connected with less of the psychological distress, and the degree of grit with less emotional discomfort. Grit became the most significant determiner of psychological distress. The research will complement other evidences scantily exploring the constructs in non-western populations particularly in the young adults of Pakistan. It fills a literature gap, wherein it has never really covered all cultural significance on grit and control. Based on this study, the importance of embracing the interaction between the locus of control and grit in determining the outcomes of mental illness among the youth within the context of South Asian sociocultural settings is emphasized. Clinical implications of the findings are that in the development of culturally sensitive psychological intervention plans, the priority should be to develop internal control beliefs and commitment to a life wide goal. The interventions can possibly alleviate psychological distress and improve emotional resilience, especially when it comes to young adults encountering academic and social pressure. These findings can also guide gender-responsive programming since it has been found that the degree of distress is different between males and females.

Keywords: Locus of Control, Grit, Psychological Distress, Gender Differences, Correlational Study.

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Published

2025-07-25

How to Cite

Aleena Faisal Butt, Kiran Javed, Anfal Umar Hayyatt, Danish Iqbal, & Syeda Mehak Rizvi. (2025). LOCUS OF CONTROL, GRIT AS A PREDICTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN YOUNG ADULTS. Pakistan Journal of Social Science Review, 4(3), 214–230. Retrieved from http://pjssr.com.pk/index.php/Journal/article/view/70

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences Review (PJSSR)

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