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Exploring the Link between Mindset and Psychological Well-Being among Veterinary Students
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|February 17, 2017
Summary
Veterinary students with a fixed mindset about intelligence reported poorer psychological well-being. Shifting to growth mindsets through feedback and assessment changes may improve student mental health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Education
- Psychology
- Student Mental Health
Background:
- Pedagogical factors significantly impact student mental health.
- Mindset, or beliefs about intelligence malleability, influences young people's self-perception.
- Educational approaches can alter student mindsets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate pedagogical influences on veterinary students' mental health.
- To examine the relationship between mindset and psychological well-being in this population.
Main Methods:
- A paper-based questionnaire assessed mindset and psychological well-being.
- 148 veterinary students participated in the study.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between students' mindset and psychological well-being.
- Students with a fixed mindset showed lower psychological well-being scores in five of six areas compared to those with a malleable mindset.
Conclusions:
- A fixed mindset in veterinary students is linked to poorer psychological well-being.
- Process-focused feedback and reduced comparative assessments may foster growth mindsets and enhance student mental health.
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