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Campbell, Anita L.; Direito, Inês; Mokhithi, Mashudu – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2021
Dropout from engineering studies has been linked to 'fixed mindset' beliefs of intelligence as fixed-at-birth that make students more likely to disengage when facing new challenges. In contrast, 'growth mindset' beliefs that intelligence can be improved with effort make students more likely to persist when confronting difficulties. This systematic…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Cognitive Structures, College Students, Intelligence