Students’ Response to Academic Setback: 'Growth Mindset' as a Buffer Against Demotivation

It is important to understand why some students are able to bounce back following setbacks, while others become demotivated and suffer negative consequences. This study tests a model which places students’ beliefs about ability (Dweck & Leggett,1988) as a key factor which may influence students’...

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Main Author: Anindito Aditomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hipatia Press 2015-06-01
Series:International Journal of Educational Psychology
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Online Access:https://hipatiapress.com/hpjournals/index.php/ijep/article/view/1482