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29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Growth Mindset and Positive Expectations about the Future: The Relationships Among Mindset, Self-Efficacy, Self-Compassion, and Optimism

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Personality/Emotion

  • Holly Schiffrin
    University of Mary Washington
  • Kathryn Tsagronis
    Boston University
  • Analuisa Martinez
    University of Mary Washington
  • Rebecca Cain
    University of Mary Washington
  • Rebekah Selbrede
    University of Mary Washington
  • Hilary Stebbins
    University of Mary Washington

Abstract

The current study examined the relationship between mindset, self-efficacy, self-compassion, and optimism. In a survey of 162 participants, self-efficacy and self-compassion significantly mediated the relationship between mindset and optimism. A growth mindset is associated with an optimistic view of the future, through increased self-efficacy and self-compassion.

Personality

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