Locus of Control as Correlates of Marital Stability Among Married Teachers in Delta Central Senatorial District

This study examined the relationship among locus control and marital stability among married teachers in Delta Central Senatorial District. Ten research questions and ten null hypotheses guided the study. The study utilized the correlational research design. The population of the study consisted of 3,784 married teachers in Delta Central Senatorial District, with a sample size of 341 married teachers, selected through a multistage sampling procedure. The data for the study were collected using questionnaire. The instrument was validated through experts’ judgement and factor analysis. To establish the reliability of the instrument, the Cronbach alpha method of internal consistency was used. Correlation, multiple regression and coefficient of determination were used to answer the research questions while linear and multiple regression were used to test the stated hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between locus of control and marital stability among married teachers. The study however, revealed that level of education and duration of marriages does not moderate the relationship that exists between locus of control and marital stability among married teachers in Delta Central Senatorial District. In view of these findings, the study recommended amongst others that guidance counsellors should design and offer comprehensive relationship workshops that address all three areas—locus of control. These workshops should aim to equip teachers with practical tools and strategies to apply this concept in their marriages.