Integrating Growth Mindset with Functional-Cognitive Approaches: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility and Acceptability Study in Youth Residential Care.

ABSTRACT: Background: Adolescents in residential care frequently face functional challenges, yet few interventions integrate functional-cognitive models with motivational theories to support their daily function. Methods: This mixed-methods feasibility study is an innovative conceptual integration that links motivational and metacognitive approaches with growth-mindset principles to address both beliefs about the ability to change and functional performance. Quantitative data were collected from staff (n = 44), alumnae (n = 5), and current residents (n = 3), assessing mindset and functional-skill confidence among three focus groups (n = 16). The qualitative insights highlighted the motivational processes, strategy use, and barriers each group faced. Results: The findings informe

SUBMITTER: Tal Saban M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12839644 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature