Spirituality in Clinical Practice (Apr 8, 2019). DOI:10.1037/scp0000192 Locus of control is an important psychological construct that identifies the extent to which people believe that internal or external forces influence their lives. Within the field of spirituality, there is a developing interest in locus of control as it may apply to people’s understanding of their illness. This paper aims to provide a review of locus of control research in the field of spirituality.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.