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The Relationship Between Mindset and Happiness Is Mediated by Goal Orientation

Poster Session X - Board: X-114
Sunday, May 24, 2009, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Golden Gate Exhibit Hall

Randie C. Chance
California State University, San Marcos

Maria A. Aguilar
California State University, San Marcos

P. Wesley Schultz
California State University, San Marcos

This study examines whether goal orientations (task-goal, ability-approach, and ability-avoid) mediate the relationship between mindset and happiness among university students. While task-goal orientation and ability-approach goal orientation were not significant mediators, ability-avoid orientation significantly mediated this relationship between mindset and happiness.

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