TY - CHAP
T1 - Individual differences in education outcomes
T2 - Applying a model of mental toughness
AU - McGeown, S.P.
AU - Clair-Thompson, H.S.
AU - Putwain, D.
AU - Clough, P.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - In the study of individual differences in education outcomes, researchers often focus on cognitive (e.g., language) or non-cognitive (e.g., motivation) variables to predict these outcomes. In this chapter, we focus on non-cognitive predictors and discuss the model of mental toughness, a set of attributes characterised by the following traits: challenge, commitment, control (life and emotions) and confidence (interpersonal and abilities). The extent to which these traits align with more commonly studied non-cognitive attributes (e.g., motivation, resilience) are discussed, as are new research findings applying the mental toughness model in education settings (specifically secondary school and higher education). In addition, proposals to use this model to better understand a range of education outcomes, from primary to higher education, are considered. © 2016 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
AB - In the study of individual differences in education outcomes, researchers often focus on cognitive (e.g., language) or non-cognitive (e.g., motivation) variables to predict these outcomes. In this chapter, we focus on non-cognitive predictors and discuss the model of mental toughness, a set of attributes characterised by the following traits: challenge, commitment, control (life and emotions) and confidence (interpersonal and abilities). The extent to which these traits align with more commonly studied non-cognitive attributes (e.g., motivation, resilience) are discussed, as are new research findings applying the mental toughness model in education settings (specifically secondary school and higher education). In addition, proposals to use this model to better understand a range of education outcomes, from primary to higher education, are considered. © 2016 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
UR - https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=59087
M3 - Chapter
SN - 978-1-63484-508-3
T3 - Perspectives on Cognitive Psychology
SP - 69
EP - 92
BT - Psychology of Individual Differences
A2 - Roberson, Eleanor
PB - Nova Science Publishers
ER -