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The impact of growth mindset on subjective wellbeing in elementary school students: a moderated mediation model
Lingyi Peng1,2, Huohong Chen1, Wei Liang1,2
1Cognition and Human Behavior Key Laboratory, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Introduction:
This study examines the relationship between growth mindset and subjective wellbeing among elementary school students, with a focus on the mediating role of academic self-efficacy and the moderating role of perceived teacher support.
Methods:
Utilizing the cluster sampling method, a sample of 1,740 elementary school students completed measures assessing growth mindset, subjective wellbeing, academic self-efficacy, and perceived teacher support.
Results:
The results show that: (1) growth mindset positively predicts elementary school students' subjective wellbeing; (2) academic self-efficacy partially mediates the association between growth mindset and elementary school students' subjective wellbeing; and (3) perceived teacher support moderates the first stage of the mediation pathway, such that the positive effect of growth mindset on elementary school students' academic self-efficacy is stronger under high levels of perceived teacher support.
Discussion:
These findings indicate that growth mindset influences elementary school students' subjective well-being both directly and indirectly through academic self-efficacy. Moreover, the impact of growth mindset on academic self-efficacy is stronger among elementary school students with higher perceived teacher support.
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