The association between academic achievement goals and adolescent depressive symptoms: a prospective cohort study in Australia

The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(6), P. 413 - 421

Published: April 17, 2024

BackgroundStudents define academic competence across two axes: developing skills and understanding (mastery) versus comparisons with peers (performance), achieving goals (approach) avoiding failure (avoidance). We aimed to examine the longitudinal association between achievement adolescent depressive symptoms.MethodsWe analysed data from Kindergarten (recruited at age 4–5 years; born March, 1999, February, 2000; recruited 2004 November, 2004) Baby 0–1 2003, 2004; January, 2005) cohorts of Longitudinal Study Australian Children. Participants were identified through Medicare enrolment database sampled using a randomised selection stratified by postcode represent population. Achievement measured 12–13 years Goal Questionnaire (ranges 1 7 on each four subscales), symptoms Short Mood Feelings (score ranges 0 26, higher scores indicating more severe symptoms) ages 14–15 (both cohorts) 16–17 (Kindergarten cohort only). Analyses linear multilevel traditional regressions, confounder adjustment, for participants available exposures, confounders, outcome.FindingsWe included 3200 (1585 female 1615 male) 2671 (1310 1361 cohort. A 1-point increase in mastery-approach was associated decreased symptom severity score (Kindergarten, –0·33 [95% CI –0·52 –0·15]; Baby, –0·29 [–0·54 –0·03]), while mastery-avoidance increased 0·35 0·21 0·48]; 0·44 [0·25 0·64]). performance-avoidance but not 0·26 0·11 0·41]; –0·04 [–0·27 0·19]). found little evidence an performance-approach goals.InterpretationDepressive adolescents their goals, which could be targetable risk factors future trials investigate whether school-based interventions that aim enhance consistent mastery (ie, learning subject, rather than assessing comparison peers) prevent depression adolescents.FundingSir Henry Dale Fellowship jointly funded Wellcome Trust Royal Society.

Language: Английский

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Grit and Academic Self-Efficacy as Serial Mediation in the Relationship Between Growth Mindset and Academic Delay of Gratification: A Cross-Sectional Study

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 16, P. 3185 - 3198

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

With a growth mindset, individuals focus on the process of growth, actively seek challenges, recognise and accept failures, apply more effort monitor themselves to overcome difficulties. Doing so translates into excellent academic performance. However, it has not yet been fully clarified how mindset affects delay gratification (ADG) mechanisms underlying their interactions. In this study, grit self-efficacy were tested as mediating between ADG using serial mediation effect model based self-determination theory (SDT).A cross-sectional design was conducted with 759 Chinese junior high school students following tools: Growth Mindset Scale, Short Grit Academic Self-efficacy Delay Gratification Scale. Hypotheses structural equation modeling.The results showed that: (1) by gender grade control, indicated positive significance in prediction ADG; (2) played role influence ADG. also have ADG.The that does only directly affect but indirectly through self-efficacy. Based SDT, study further revealed potential mechanism affecting Furthermore, provides practical guidance for cultivation students.

Language: Английский

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The Effects of Growth Mindset and Resilience on Immigrant Students’ PISA Science Achievement: The Mediating Role of Attitudes Toward School

SAGE Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In recent years, self-theories such as growth mindset and resilience have gained interest they a sizable influence on achievement school-related motivation. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between immigrant students’ mindset, resilience, science in PISA 2018 by considering mediating effect attitudes toward school. Using secondary data for Australia, UK, USA obtained from 2018, we conducted series Structural Equation Modeling analyses unravel achievement. had strongest both immigrants non-immigrants all three countries; was positively related US, school were Australia. role could not been confirmed. We speculate that might be affecting groups differently different countries. Implications regarding these findings are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Future-Ready Minds, Resilient Hearts: Understanding Psychological Well-being and Resilience in College Teaching in the Philippines

Journal of Psychology and Behavior Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 01 - 14

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

The psychological well-being of college instructors is a critical factor in their professional satisfaction and effectiveness, yet there limited research on how various dimensions evolve response to career challenges institutional support, particularly for balancing both teaching administrative duties. This study addresses this gap by exploring the 12 qualitative case study. Using in-depth interviews, examines five key constructs well-being: emotional, social, professional, physical, personal well-being. findings reveal that instructors' shaped external pressures, such as dual demands responsibilities, well support. Internal factors, including coping strategies, reflection, social also play significant role. Notably, identifies importance sense purpose, work-life balance, supportive relationships maintaining resilience against stress. In conclusion, emphasizes holistic approach teacher well-being, considering dimensions, essential enhancing mental health job satisfaction. underscores need institutions develop tailored, comprehensive programs suggests future should examine long-term effects interventions, with roles, explore different contexts influence outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the link between mindset and psychological wellbeing among pharmacy students in Zimbabwe

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 102300 - 102300

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Mindset may influence pharmacy students' psychological wellbeing. However, little is known about the relationship between mindset and wellbeing among students. This study aimed to explore association in students Zimbabwe. Fourth-year from University of Zimbabwe Harare Institute Technology were invited participate via their class WhatsApp groups. An online survey, linked through a cover letter, was distributed measure mindsets, wellbeing, demographic characteristics. Descriptive inferential statistics used assess relationships mindset, factors. Of 124 fourth-year students, 85 completed survey (response rate: 68.5 %). Most demonstrated growth (n = 43; 56.6 %), while 33 (43.4 %) had fixed mindset. Students with strong higher mean score (mean 57.5; SD 5.2) compared those 52.4; 4.4; p 0.048). No associations found or age, gender, spirituality, marital status, institution attended. The majority exhibited which associated better Demographic personal characteristics not related mindsets. Pharmacy schools educators should actively promote enhance

Language: Английский

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The Chain Mediation Effects Of Automatic Thoughts And Impulse Control On Growth Mindset And Cognitive Fusion Among Junior High School Students

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Previous research has shown that having a growth mindset can directly or indirectly affect cognitive fusion in college students. Using the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) framework, this study explores relationship between and junior high school students, as well how impulse control automatic negative thoughts mediate relationship.Participants were 520 students who completed Growth Mindset scale, Fusion questionnaire, self-control automatic-thought scale. We tested mediation chain-mediated models using PROCESS. The results revealed (1) significant correlation fusion, (2) both found to play chain-mediating role fusion.These findings highlight importance of supporting development while simultaneously addressing their abilities patterns thinking.

Language: Английский

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A serial mediation model of failure mindset and suicidal ideation among undergraduate students: The impact of meaning in life and spiritual coping

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 255, P. 104954 - 104954

Published: March 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Growth Mindset Interventions on Students’ Motivation, Resilience, and Academic Achievement

Multidisciplinary Journal of Horseed International University (MJHIU), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 102 - 125

Published: March 15, 2024

This study focuses on the impact of growth mindset interventions students’ motivation, resilience and academic achievement. The specific objectives entail: to assess impacts student resilience, performance in educational settings, examine practical strategies employed by educators implement effectively identify potential challenges limitations fostering a culture schools. qualitative research approach used documentary review collect data study. findings achievement revealed that have demonstrated significant positive students' motivation evidence from various studies demonstrates settings lastly recent conducted provide achievement, engagement, persistence. provision explicit instruction, supportive classroom culture, teaching effective learning strategies, feedback promotes mindset, encouragement reflection metacognition, modelling leverage technology digital resources: schools include: limited sustainability, individual differences, low teacher training, contextual factors overgeneralization. recommends Schools institutions should actively incorporate into their curriculum encouraged set realistic achievable goals regularly reflect progress, professional development opportunities training programs for enhance understanding principles create an environment positivity, encouragement, sense belonging.

Language: Английский

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A diary study investigating the differential impacts of Instagram content on youths’ body image

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: March 28, 2024

Abstract Through social media like Instagram, users are constantly exposed to “perfect” lives and thin-ideal bodies. Research in this field has predominantly focused on the time youth spend Instagram effects their body image, oftentimes uncovering negative effects. Little research been done root of influence: consumed content itself. Hence, study aims qualitatively uncover types that trigger youths’ image. Using a diary study, 28 ( M age = 21.86; 79% female) reported 140 influential image posts over five days, points providing motivations, emotions, impacts Based these posts, four categories were distinguished: Thin Ideal, Body Positivity, Fitness, Lifestyle. These different seemed emotions regarding gender distinctions could be noticed. The increased awareness Instagram’s influence mood perception. findings imply discussion about should nuanced, taking into account users. information, future interventions focus conscious use rather than merely limiting its use.

Language: Английский

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Formed in context: A mixed‐methods study of medical students' mindsets in an Eastern culture

Medical Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

Abstract Introduction Mindsets have become an important focus in the fields of social and cognitive psychology. When holding a growth mindset, people appear more likely to engage hard work effort foster success, seeing setbacks as necessary for learning. fixed contrast, tend believe success comes from innate ability, evidence inability. As such, mindsets affect students' learning, resilience personal development. There is little empirical evidence, however, regarding how medical students perceive fundamental determinants mindset formation, especially non‐Western contexts. This study investigated perceptions formation with aim broadening cross‐cultural understanding self‐theories. Methods Using convergent mixed‐methods approach at school China, authors conducted survey four groups first third years. Quantitatively, we used Dweck Mindset Scale describe domains intelligence talent. Qualitatively, analysed group data using grounded theory develop descriptive model. Results Survey results included 464 responses quantitative analysis. Multivariable regression found that Year 3 had talent ( p < 0.05) compared 1 students. Rural reported mixed urban 0.05). Qualitative analysis yielded major categories: beliefs about mindsets, conceptualization achievement motivation source formation. We developed Basis Model depict connections among factors perceived influence formation—intra‐ interindividual factors; contextual micro‐, meso‐ macro‐system factors—and achievement. Conclusion The describes explores they conceptualised these mindsets. findings indicate influencing do not operate isolation but through intricate interactions multilevel embedded within context.

Language: Английский

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