[Divergent locus of control in East and West German students].

A comparative study was carried out on the psychological situation of students in East and West Germany after the political changes of 1989. Results concerning the direction of the locus of control are reported. East german students show a higher internal and external locus of control. This, as internal attributions are concerned, unexpected constellation is discussed under aspects of the specific political situation, correlations with signs of adjustment disorders and possible inherent menace to the psychological equilibrium of the east german students.