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Using design thinking to improve psychological interventions

The case of the growth mindset during the transition to high school.

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ID23328256
AuthorsDavid S Yeager (0000-0002-8522-9503, The University of Texas at Austin), Carissa Romero (Stanford University), Dave Paunesku (Stanford University), Christopher Hulleman (University of Virginia), Christopher S Hulleman, Barbara Schneider (0000-0003-4421-1355), Cintia Hinojosa (0000-0002-0280-3742, The University of Texas at Austin), Hae Yeon Lee (0000-0002-8155-6400, The University of Texas at Austin), J O’Brien (0000-0001-9851-5077, The University of Texas at Austin), Kate Flint (ICF International (United Kingdom)), Alice Roberts (0000-0003-4963-9879, ICF International (United Kingdom)), Jill Trott (ICF International (United Kingdom)), Daniel Greene (0000-0003-3088-2385, Stanford University), Gary M Walton (0000-0002-6194-0472, Stanford University), Carol S Dweck (0000-0001-7741-0073, Stanford University)
Year2016
Volume108
Issue3
Pages374-391
Publication date2016-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Educational Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-0663 • E-ISSN: 1939-2176
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/edu0000098
PMID27524832
OpenAlexW2508466548
LanguageEN
Citations received175
References cited46

3,676). Although the intervention could still be improved even further, the current research provides a model for how to improve and scale interventions that begin to address pressing educational problems. It also provides insight into how to teach a growth mindset more effectively.

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