Mindset theory. Why it’s important in practice

Mindset theory has been linked to a wide range of behaviours that are less than ideal: • Arrogance or lack of confidence [1]
• Performing less well than predicted [2]
• Low levels of resilience and a negative impact on selfesteem [3,4,5]
• Blaming, making excuses, cheating and misrepresenting things [6,7]
• Lack of utilising coping mechanisms with mental health problems [8]
• Prevalence of stereotyping and judgemental evaluations [9]
• Defensive reaction to feedback instead of action [10]
• Gender bias – quicker to choose male leaders and resisting women in authority [11]
• Quickly assigns hostile or aggressive intent [12]
• Uncomfortable about aversive situations and experiences [13]
• Translating transgressions and traumas into a negative view of identity [14]
• Overall experiencing more negative emotions and exhibiting lower emotional intelligence [15]

All of the above behaviours are linked to what is known as entity mindset ...