Reclaiming freedom in the loss of control: The influence of locus of control and drinking motives on drinking frequency - Ana Stopa (2020)

The study investigates the relationship between Locus of Control (LOC)—the degree to which people believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives—and Drinking Motives (why people drink).

Stopa’s research examines whether individuals with an "External" Locus of Control (believing life is governed by luck or powerful others) are more likely to drink frequently compared to those with an "Internal" Locus of Control (believing they are responsible for their own success).