Does Level of Education Influence the Development of Adolescents’ Mindsets?

• Main Authors: Jaap Glerum, Angela Dimeska, Sofie M. M. Loyens, Remy M. J. P. Rikers
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
• Series: Education Sciences
• Subjects: vocational education; secondary education; mindset; incremental theories of intelligence; adolescents
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/10/12/367

In the present study, we compared the mindset of preuniversity students and (primary and secondary) vocational students. Participants comprised of 173 students attending preuniversity education and 101 students attending vocational education. All participants completed a mindset questionnaire. We expected, based on previous educational experiences, that preuniversity students would show on average a higher score (i.e., more of a growth mindset) than vocational students. Results indicated, however, that there was hardly any difference in mindset between vocational and preuniversity students. The mindset of adolescents is therefore not influenced by the level of education.