Growth mindset interventions fail to improve academic performance
Growth mindset interventions have little to no effect on academic performance, a new review of high-quality studies finds.
Why it matters
- Growth mindset interventions are widely used in education.
- The study suggests these interventions may not be effective.
By the numbers
- 24 studies included; 14 high-quality outcomes.
- Effect size near zero in top studies.
The big picture
- High-quality research is crucial for evaluating interventions.
- Previous positive findings may have been due to study design flaws.
What they're saying
- Comments suggest additional training on study skills may be needed.
- Skepticism about the effectiveness of these interventions.
Caveats
- Focus on randomized controlled trials may limit real-world applicability.
What’s next
- Explore alternative interventions for academic improvement.