The current study intended to model the link between implicit theories of intelligence (ITI)
and students' academic achievement, within a meta-analytic review procedure. To assess …

The concept of intelligence has been extensively studied, undergoing an evolution from a
unitary concept to a more elaborate and complex multidimensional one. In addition, several …

Language learners' mindsets–their beliefs about whether language is a fixed aptitude that is
immutable or a malleable capacity that can be developed–are associated with achievement …

Although the belief that ability can change, a growth mindset, has been identified as
beneficial for motivation and challenge seeking, recent criticisms of mindset theory have …

There are international calls to enhance learner engagement in STEM. Further, there are
international concerns about the gender disparity in interest, aspiration, and participation in …

Background Research emphasizes the relevance of mindsets for SRL and academic
achievement. Aims This paper reports three studies that aim to detect profiles of mindsets …

Growth and fixed mindsets have been linked to distinct effort beliefs, goals, and behaviours,
creating a seemingly dichotomous pattern of motivation. Yet, students holding the same …

Low retention rates of undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math (STEM) fields are a persistent problem in the USA. Information and knowledge of …

Abstract Background According to Dweck's mindset theory, implicit beliefs (aka mindset)
have an organizing function, bringing together mindset, achievement goals and effort beliefs …

The past decade has seen a rising interest in the growth mindset—the belief that abilities are
malleable. At the same time, there have been rising criticisms. Macnamara and Burgoyne …