@TechReport{iza:izadps:dp15306,
            	author={Botha, Ferdi and Dahmann, Sarah C.},
            	title={Locus of Control, Self-Control, and Health Outcomes},
            	year={2022},
	month={May},
            	institution={Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)},
            	address={Bonn},
            	type={IZA Discussion Paper},
            	number={15306},
            	url={https://www.iza.org/index.php/publications/dp15306},
	abstract={We provide the first empirical evidence on the direct link between locus of control and self-control, and how they interact in explaining a range of health outcomes. Using rich Australian survey data, we find that, while the two traits are distinct constructs, a greater internal locus of control is associated with higher self-control. The association between locus of control and health is reduced once we control for self-control, suggesting that self-control mediates at least part of this relationship. Finally, an internal locus of control amplifies the beneficial effects of self-control particularly for physical health.},
	keywords={health;self-control;locus of control;health behavior},
            }