Passion and grit in individuals with high levels of growth mindset are different than in individuals who have low growth mindset

Hermundur Sigmundsson*, Monika Haga

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The main aim of the study was to investigate whether passion and grit varied in individuals with distinct levels of growth mindset. From an original sample of 1548 participants in the age 13 to 77 years, two groups with the 5 % highest scoring and the 5 % lowest scoring on growth mindset, respectively, were compared on their scores in passion and grit. Participants completed as a measure of Mindset the Theories of intelligence Scale (TIS). Grit-S scale was used to assess grit and to assess passion the eight item Passion Scale was used. Findings displayed that the growth mindset group with low scoring had significantly lower score in passion and grit than the growth mindset group with high scoring, indicating that adults with low growth mindset shows lower levels of passion and grit related to their peers with a high-level score. These results may probable be significant for better understanding of the relationship between these constructs positively related to life satisfaction, well-being, achievement, and learning. Additionally, acquiring a better picture of what indicate individuals with different levels of growth mindset can increase our comprehension of how to increase motivation, pursue long-term goals and maintain effort in different groups. It can be argued that growth mindset should be all encompassing in our society. Both in schools, sports, working life and within the walls of the family.

Original languageEnglish
Article number104480
JournalActa Psychologica
Volume250
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2024

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Other keywords

  • Achievement
  • Grit
  • Learning
  • Mindset
  • Passion
  • Performance
  • Well-being

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