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Growth mindset and grit as psychological resources in later life: Age, socioeconomic, and health patterning in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

2026-03-04 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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ObjectivesGrowth Mindset and Grit have been proposed as key psychological resources for resilience and adaptation, yet their manifestation and social distribution in later life remain underexplored. This study examines the structure, distribution, and correlates of Growth Mindset and Grit in older adulthood using proxy indicators in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). MethodsProxy indicators reflecting learning behaviour, personality traits, affect, and beliefs were used to derive ...

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