The Role of Growth Mindset on Mental Health of Adolescents

Abstract

A growth mindset is the belief that one's intelligence and abilities can be developed via effort, knowledge acquisition, and perseverance. Although numerous studies have examined the correlation between a growth mindset and children's academic performance, there is a dearth of research assessing the influence of a growth mindset on mental health. The World Health Organisation estimates that roughly 14% of individuals aged 10 to 19 worldwide are likely to develop mental health issues. Psychological illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and behavioural challenges, substantially contribute to the elevated prevalence of illness and impairment among adolescents. Therefore, it is essential to pursue additional research on adolescent mental health. The present study was performed to evaluate the impact of a growth mindset on the mental health of 403 adolescents. The current study assessed adolescents implementing the growth mindset scale and the mental health scale. The findings indicated that adolescents with a high growth mindset scored markedly high on mental health compared to those with a low growth mindset. An analysis of the study results is performed in conjunction with previous research, highlighting implications, limits, and recommendations for future investigations.