Off-campus University of Richmond users: To download campus access theses, please use the following link to log in to our proxy server with your university username and password.
Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Restricted Thesis: Campus only access
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Leadership Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Crystal L. Hoyt
Second Advisor
Dr. Jessica Flanigan
Third Advisor
Dr. Kelly Shaw
Abstract
Currently, there is a severe lack of women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Growth mindsets are beneficial for both men and women’s interest and engagement in computer science. Growth mindsets are particularly beneficial for women because a growth mindset predicts women’s learning engagement. In addition, growth mindsets are particularly important for maladaptive perfectionists and can lead to higher levels of efficacy. These findings have important implications for how to increase participation of currently underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Recommended Citation
Soskin, Madeline, "Mindsets matter: increasing participation in STEM through growth mindsets" (2015). Honors Theses. 920.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/honors-theses/920