International Journal of Innovative Studies in Sociology and Humanities, 2019
Historically, a lot of emphasis has been laid on intellectual capacities of individuals as predic... more Historically, a lot of emphasis has been laid on intellectual capacities of individuals as predictors of accomplishment (Mayer, 2011). With recent developments in psychological literature, several non-cognitive superpowers have emerged that offer equally promising prospects for success. The present study aims to assess two such non-cognitive traits, Grit and Growth Mindset, in students and teachers. It has two parts-the first involves school students, and the second school teachers. In the first part of the study, the relationship between Grit and Growth Mindset, and Grit and Academic Performance are explored. The sample consists of 262 middle and high school students from various schools in Delhi-NCR. Grit is assessed using Grit Scale (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews and Kelly, 2007), and Growth Mindset using Implicit Theories of Intelligence Scale-General version (Dweck, 1999). Academic Performance is measured by taking the final exam scores of a sub sample of students for the last 2 years. The quantitative data is analysed using inferential statistics. Results show that Grit is a significant predictor of both Growth Mindset and Academic Achievement. The second part of the study explores Growth Mindset of teachers using Mindset Survey (Dweck & Henderson, 1989) and a set of qualitative questions prepared by the authors. The sample consists of 30 middle and high school teachers. The data is analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis, for the quantitative and qualitative data respectively. Results for this study show that teachers' responses predominantly reflect Growth Mindset. Given the importance of Grit and Growth Mindset in the existing academic literature, this study has the potential to contribute towards understanding how significant these constructs are for students and teachers alike, and will add to the knowledge base of the field in the Indian context.
International Journal of Innovative Studies in Sociology and Humanities, 2019
Historically, a lot of emphasis has been laid on intellectual capacities of individuals as predic... more Historically, a lot of emphasis has been laid on intellectual capacities of individuals as predictors of accomplishment (Mayer, 2011). With recent developments in psychological literature, several non-cognitive superpowers have emerged that offer equally promising prospects for success. The present study aims to assess two such non-cognitive traits, Grit and Growth Mindset, in students and teachers. It has two parts-the first involves school students, and the second school teachers. In the first part of the study, the relationship between Grit and Growth Mindset, and Grit and Academic Performance are explored. The sample consists of 262 middle and high school students from various schools in Delhi-NCR. Grit is assessed using Grit Scale (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews and Kelly, 2007), and Growth Mindset using Implicit Theories of Intelligence Scale-General version (Dweck, 1999). Academic Performance is measured by taking the final exam scores of a sub sample of students for the last 2 years. The quantitative data is analysed using inferential statistics. Results show that Grit is a significant predictor of both Growth Mindset and Academic Achievement. The second part of the study explores Growth Mindset of teachers using Mindset Survey (Dweck & Henderson, 1989) and a set of qualitative questions prepared by the authors. The sample consists of 30 middle and high school teachers. The data is analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis, for the quantitative and qualitative data respectively. Results for this study show that teachers' responses predominantly reflect Growth Mindset. Given the importance of Grit and Growth Mindset in the existing academic literature, this study has the potential to contribute towards understanding how significant these constructs are for students and teachers alike, and will add to the knowledge base of the field in the Indian context.
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