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Associating Growth Mindset with Emotional Intelligence and Why It's Needed for Professional Identity Formation.
Anita J Cleven1, Amy Renaud2, Margareth Larose-Pierre2
1Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Hillsboro, OR, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|June 14, 2023
Summary
Developing emotional intelligence and a growth mindset is crucial for pharmacy students navigating professional identity formation (PIF). Cultivating these traits helps manage challenging emotions and integrate professional roles effectively.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Identity Formation
- Psychology in Healthcare
Background:
- Professional identity formation (PIF) is essential for pharmacists, involving the integration of professional norms into personal identities.
- PIF can be emotionally challenging due to conflicting identities and strong emotional responses.
- Emotional intelligence and growth mindset are key to managing these complexities, yet their combined role in PIF is under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between emotional intelligence, growth mindset, and professional identity formation in pharmacy learners.
- To highlight the importance of developing both emotional intelligence and a growth mindset for successful PIF.
Main Methods:
- This study reviews existing literature on professional identity formation, emotional intelligence, and growth mindset in the context of pharmacy education.
- Analysis focuses on the interplay between these concepts and their impact on learner development.
Main Results:
- Emotional intelligence and a growth mindset are identified as critical factors influencing a learner's ability to navigate the emotional and cognitive aspects of PIF.
- While emotional intelligence in pharmacists is documented, its association with growth mindset and PIF requires further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence and growth mindset are not mutually exclusive and are vital for effective PIF in pharmacy students.
- Developing both traits is necessary for pharmacists to successfully integrate professional expectations with their existing identities.
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