Cultural Orientation's Impact on Growth Mindset and Learning Self-Efficacy
Author Information
Author(s): He Wu-Jing, Zhang Kai, Xie Xiaochun
Primary Institution: The Education University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
Cultural orientation moderates the relationship between growth mindset and learning self-efficacy.
Conclusion
Cultural factors, particularly long-term orientation, significantly influence the effectiveness of growth mindset interventions on learning self-efficacy.
Supporting Evidence
- A growth mindset was positively correlated with learning self-efficacy.
- Long-term orientation positively moderated the relationship between growth mindset and learning self-efficacy.
- Power distance and uncertainty avoidance negatively moderated the relationship between growth mindset and learning self-efficacy.
Takeaway
This study shows that how people think about learning can change based on their culture, and some cultural traits can help or hurt their confidence in learning.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using linear multiple regression analysis to examine the moderating effects of cultural orientation.
Limitations
The study's sample was limited to one university in Hong Kong, which may restrict the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
307 Chinese undergraduates (61% female; age range = 18–22 years).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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