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Relationship Between Growth Mindset and Self-Control Amongst Chinese Primary School Students: A Longitudinal Study
Rong-Man Yuan1,2, Wen-Ya Peng1, Jiang Jiang1
1Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education (Beijing Normal University), Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Psychology Research and Behavior Management
|September 9, 2024
Summary
A growth mindset, the belief that abilities can be developed, positively influences the development of self-control in primary school students. This study highlights the importance of fostering a growth mindset for enhancing children's self-control.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Development
Background:
- Growth mindset and self-control are crucial for academic and life success.
- The bidirectional relationship between growth mindset and self-control is under-researched.
- Understanding this relationship is vital for educational interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if growth mindset prospectively predicts self-control development.
- To explore if self-control influences the fostering of growth mindset.
- To elucidate the bidirectional relationship between these constructs in Chinese primary school students.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with 428 Chinese primary school students (ages 9-12).
- Two follow-up assessments over a six-month period.
- Correlational and cross-lagged analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- Significant positive associations were found between growth mindset and self-control at different time points.
- Growth mindset at Time 1 positively predicted self-control at Time 2.
- Self-control at Time 1 did not significantly predict growth mindset at Time 2.
Conclusions:
- Growth mindset directly impacts the development of self-control in primary school students.
- Findings offer theoretical insights and practical guidance for educators and parents.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing growth mindset may improve student self-control.
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