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This research examines the relationship between growth mindsets and doctoral students' research development.

Growth mindsets and research development: a mixed-methods study among doctoral students

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Mixed-methods study shows growth mindsets enhance research skills in doctoral students, indicating their importance in academic success.

This research examines the relationship between growth mindsets and doctoral students' research development.
Explanatory sequential mixed-methods design
Quantitative approach with surveys of 379 doctoral students
Qualitative approach with interviews of 18 students
Stronger growth mindsets linked to higher research skills and self-efficacy
Positive associations with productivity and satisfaction across demographics
Themes from interviews included importance of adaptive motivation and supervisor support

Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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