Students' cross-domain mindset profiles and academic achievement in Finnish lower-secondary education.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study uses a person-centered approach to explore Finnish lower-secondary school students' (N = 1106) mindsets across intelligence, giftedness, and creativity. It further investigates the relationship between mindsets profiles, school achievement in various subjects, and gender differences, aiming to address the domain-specificity of the three ability domains.

Methods

A self-reported questionnaire was used to measure students' mindsets, with latent profile analysis (LPA) identifying distinct profiles. School achievement was assessed through academic grades in core and arts subjects, while gender differences in profile membership were examined via logistic regression.

Results

Four mindset profiles emerged: Growth, Fixed, Mixed, and Opp

SUBMITTER: Laurell J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800590 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature