The Effect of Growth Mindset on Self Efficacy Among Nursing Staff

Abstract

Background:

Growth mindset is a concept that is extensively discussed in the literature in function of different other psychological concepts, such as self-efficacy. While international research supported the interplay between these concepts, there remains a lack of evidence in the literature regarding this association in the context of Iraq. Thus, the main objective of this study is to assess the levels of growth and fixed mindsets in nursing staff and their levels of self-efficacy. Moreover, this study aimed to examine the correlation between these concepts, especially in Kerbala City, Iraq.

Methodology:

Using a retrospective quantitative approach, the present study was done from October 2024 till July 2025, over the given duration the data was collected among nurses working in private and public hospitals in the chosen city. The data was collected using a questionnaire having scales to assess growth mindset and self-efficacy highlighting some demographic variables of the participants. To analyze data, SPSS software was utilized.

Results:

The results of this research showed that 52.5% of nurses had growth mindset, compared to 47.5% who had fixed mindset. In addition, self-efficacy was shown to be high, with a mean score equals to 39.20+/-6.33 over 50.  In addition, age and gender were found to be significantly associated with self-efficacy, with older nurses and male nursing having higher scores too. Correlation analysis showed that nurses with fixed mindset reported higher self-efficacy levels compared to nurses with growth mindset.

Conclusion:

The results of this current study confirm the direct association between mindset and self-efficacy. Further research is needed to explore these dynamics in a longitudinal way and across different regions.