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

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Social Psychology

  • 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