THE EFFECT OF LOCUS OF CONTROL, SELF EFFICACY, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL ON AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORKER PERFORMANCE IN THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AGENCY OF REMBANG REGENCY

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of locus of control, self-efficacy, and social capital on the performance of agricultural extension workers with social capital as a moderating variable. In this study, the performance of the agricultural extension worker as a dependent variable, while the independent variable was the locus of control and self-efficacy, and this study used social capital as a moderating variable. This research was conducted at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Rembang Regency. The data collection method was carried out by using a census technique using a questionnaire with a sample of 120 respondents. The results showed that locus of control and self-efficacy had a positive and significant effect on the performance of agricultural extension workers. Then, social capital as a moderating variable was able to strengthen the influence of locus of control and self-efficacy on the performance of agricultural extension workers.