Examining the Interplay Between Growth and Fixed Mindsets, L2 Grit, and L2 Motivational Self-System of L2 Learners

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyse the structural relations between L2 learners’ mindsets, L2 grit and the L2 motivational self-system (L2MSS). The main driving force behind the study is the observation that mindsets have emerged as a significant variable in language-teaching research over the past years. The study was conducted with 403 L2 learners. To see the structural relations between and among the variables in the study, a structural equation model was used. The revised model showed that a growth mindset affects both the perseverance of effort (POE) and the consistency of interest (COI), which are the components that make up grit. Moreover, POE and COI mediate the relationship between the growth mindset and L2MSS, with the highest mediating impact between growth mindset and ideal L2 self. The study discovered that a fixed mindset only predicted ought-to L2 self/others. Finally, several theoretical and pedagogical implications are proposed based on the findings of the study.

Growth mindset, Grit, and Academic Self-efficacy as determinants of Academic Performance in Peruvian university students

“…As can be seen, both variables are related and nurture each other; thus, by developing growth mindset, perseverance of effort is also improved (Dweck, 2012); this makes students stronger, improving their motivation and academic achievement (Blackwell et al, 2007), regardless of situations involving complications or failures (Brock & Hundley, 2018). Likewise, the findings of the study are consistent with those reported by Kırmızı et al (2023). These results imply that both perseverance in effort and consistency of interest are influenced by a growth mindset, as it allows students to channel their energy and focus on personal development.…”

“…Buenconsejo and Datu (2020) analyzed the relationship between growth mindset and academic self-efficacy in a sample of Indian university students and found that this relationship is positive, significant, and, in turn, oriented towards career exploration. On the other hand, Kırmızı et al (2023) developed a structural model where it is proposed that a growth mindset influences both perseverance in effort and consistency of interest. This model considers the beliefs adopted by students to achieve their goals, since not only the self-perception of their abilities is important to do so, but also persistence (Bandura, 2001).…”