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This study aims to explore the relationship between growth mindset and perceived learning gain, focusing on the role of academic self-efficacy.

June 12, 2026BMC PsychologyOpen Access

The influence of growth mindset on perceived learning gain among Chinese college students: the mediating role of academic self-efficacy

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Cross-sectional survey assesses growth mindset and learning gain in Chinese college students, revealing mediation by self-efficacy.

This study aims to explore the relationship between growth mindset and perceived learning gain, focusing on the role of academic self-efficacy.
Cross-sectional survey of 478 undergraduates from three universities in Hubei Province, China
Utilization of validated instruments to measure growth mindset, academic self-efficacy, and learning gain
Analysis through structural equation modeling with bias-corrected Bootstrap resampling
Growth mindset positively predicts perceived learning gain among students
Academic self-efficacy partially mediates the relationship between growth mindset and learning gain
Direct and indirect pathways linking growth mindset to learning gain are established

Ai et al. (2026) studied this question.

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