ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Clash of Worldviews: Moderating Effect of Implicit Theory of Social Status on Growth Mindset and Adolescents’ Well-Being
- Desiree Phua
Institute for Human Development & Potential - Chermaine Chew
Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences - Michael Meaney
Department of Psychiatry, McGill University - Michael Meaney
Institute for Human Development and Potential, A*STAR
Abstract
Growth mindset is a belief that individuals can improve their intelligence. However, individuals may hold other implicit theories that contradict the growth mindset, which affect well-being subsequently. This study shows a negative association of growth mindset with well-being for adolescents who believe social status in society cannot be changed.
Adolescent