| Abstract |
| This study explores the emotional differences experienced by individuals with a growth mindset (believing that intelligence and abilities can develop through effort) versus those with a fixed mindset (believing that intelligence and abilities are difficult to change through effort). While previous research has indicated that individuals with a growth mindset tend to be happier than those with a fixed mindset, little is known about the specific positive emotions experienced by growth-mindset individuals and the negative emotions experienced by fixed-mindset individuals. To address this gap, this study examined the differences in emotions experienced by individuals with growth and fixed mindsets. A total of 880 adults in their 20s participated, with their mindsets measured and the frequency of emotions they experienced assessed using the PANAS-X scale. The results revealed that individuals with a growth mindset frequently experienced three emotions: relaxation, timidity, and anger. Conversely, individuals with a fixed mindset frequently experienced seven emotions: astonishment, irritability, loneliness, sheepishness, blameworthiness, loathing, and dissatisfaction with self. This study provides empirical evidence that beliefs about the potential for intelligence and abilities to improve through effort can significantly influence the types of emotions people regularly experience. It holds value as one of the few studies to empirically validate this link and is expected to contribute insights to related fields such as growth mindset, motivation, and achievement. |
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| Key Words |
| 고정 마인드셋, 성장 마인드셋, 부정 감정, 중립감정, PANAS-X, 긍정 감정, Fixed Mindset, Growth Mindset, Negative Emotion, Neutral Emotion, Positive Emotion |
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