August 2005 PMID 15869379

Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: knowns and unknowns, resolved and unresolved controversies.

Lee Jussim, Kent D Harber

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The analysis reflects a nuanced conversation about the validity and scope of teacher expectations' effects, with examples such as references to the original Jussim and Harber (2005) study and discussions on whether effects have been overstated. The tone varies from critical to analytical, emphasizing scholarly debate and the complexity of confirming the phenomenon's real-world impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the original research but also highlight ongoing debates and see the validity of the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies, with some posts explicitly criticizing the magnitude of effects.

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Posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity, referencing detailed studies, alternative perspectives, and ongoing controversies, indicating active engagement with the topic.

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Several contributions cite specific studies, authors, and research reviews, showing a thoughtful examination of the evidence and context beyond surface-level opinions.

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The collective tone suggests that the publication influences academic debates and draws attention to unresolved issues, potentially guiding future research.

Abstract in brief

  • Teacher expectations do influence student outcomes, but the effects are usually small and don't build up significantly over time or across different students, often fading away instead of growing.
  • The research suggests that strong self-fulfilling prophecies are more likely to happen with students from stigmatized social groups, highlighting potential biases in teacher expectations.
  • It remains uncertain whether teacher expectations impact students' intelligence or do more good than harm, and some evidence indicates teachers might predict student success more based on their actual abilities than on expectations alone, with future research needed to explore these dynamics further.]

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Nicholas Decker
@captgouda24 · X

@KingBeauregard @heyitsrosemulet Anyone with familiarity with the area would note immediately that her answer is based upon the Pygmalion effect. The original study is nonsense (see first link) and later research shows any effect to be slight. https://t.co/msJqcDYtS4 https://t.co/2CjQjipPF3

May 29, 2025 · 87 likes · 2 shares · 25,137 followers View post →
Héctor Ruiz Martín
@hruizmartin · X

Jussim, L., y Harber, K. D. (2005). Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: Knowns and unknowns, resolved and unresolved controversies. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 9(2), 131-155.

Jan 25, 2020 · 26 likes · 1 share · 56,922 followers View post →
Naoki Iso
@isnki · X

これは、いわゆるピグマリオン効果のことではなくて、むしろ学校の外の家庭環境と受験産業が主体の「予言の自己成就」の話。 https://t.co/I25eT5fhsL https://t.co/UbfS2mgcNR https://t.co/6ojdnURyHb

May 4, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,274 followers View post →
Russell T. Warne
@Russwarne · X

Another view is @PsychRabble's review of expectancy effects in a broader context that goes beyond the Pygmalion in the Classroom study. I like the deep dive into why educational & social psychologists disagree so much about PitC. #psychology #education https://t.co/JSixaRtKQn https://t.co/JMl0Quc7xy

Mar 2, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 7,341 followers View post →
Yudhistira Ghifari Adlani
@alephlove · X

Out of curiosity, is this you Prof? @PsychRabble https://t.co/qQqhkLKM6p

Aug 10, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 458 followers View post →
riseki
@candyapple980z · X

@kazuyainoue 最近の研究は知らないのですが,少し前くらいの研究では効果は小さいけどあるという感じだった気がします。https://t.co/zbEw9xHUfh

Dec 26, 2024 · 1 like · 652 followers View post →

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Holden Bloodfeast Stan
@Putin_Hater420 · X

RT @captgouda24: @KingBeauregard @heyitsrosemulet Anyone with familiarity with the area would note immediately that her answer is based upo…

May 29, 2025 · 2 shares · 343 followers View post →
Nicholas Decker
@captgouda24 · X

RT @captgouda24: @KingBeauregard @heyitsrosemulet Anyone with familiarity with the area would note immediately that her answer is based upo…

May 29, 2025 · 2 shares · 25,137 followers View post →
Nicholas Decker
@captgouda24 · X

@KingBeauregard @heyitsrosemulet Anyone with familiarity with the area would note immediately that her answer is based upon the Pygmalion effect. The original study is nonsense (see first link) and later research shows any effect to be slight. https://t.co/msJqcDYtS4 https://t.co/2CjQjipPF3

May 29, 2025 · 87 likes · 2 shares · 25,137 followers View post →
פסיכולוגיה חינוכית ידידותית - Data Or Nada
@DataOrNada · X

אפקט הפיגמליון, לפיו ציפיות של מורה לגבי תלמיד משפיעות על ביצועיו, הוא לכל היותר קטן, זמני ולא עקבי, r<0.1 עם איפוס לאחר שבועות. ג'וסים: "90%–95% מהמקרים, התלמידים אינם מושפעים מציפיות המורים". Jussim, L., & Harber, K. D. (2005). https://t.co/uWlsDuNDuu https://t.co/Z1RMURwzds

Mar 10, 2025 · 1 like · 450 followers View post →
riseki
@candyapple980z · X

@kazuyainoue 最近の研究は知らないのですが,少し前くらいの研究では効果は小さいけどあるという感じだった気がします。https://t.co/zbEw9xHUfh

Dec 26, 2024 · 1 like · 652 followers View post →
SawyerShen
@sawyer_shen · X

RT @alephlove: Out of curiosity, is this you Prof? @PsychRabble https://t.co/qQqhkLKM6p

Aug 10, 2024 · 1 share · 23 followers View post →
Yudhistira Ghifari Adlani
@alephlove · X

Out of curiosity, is this you Prof? @PsychRabble https://t.co/qQqhkLKM6p

Aug 10, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 458 followers View post →
Codfish Johnny
@CodfishJohnny · X

@safe4learning @MrDanielBuck You should probably check the scientific literature on the subject which pretty conclusively shows this is AT BEST overstated nonsense that hasn't replicated before you jump on your high horse. https://t.co/2nZmhkqH6S .

Jun 7, 2024 · 584 followers View post →
Gisbert van Ginkel
@GvanGinkel · X

@benwilbrink @pikloen @marcotenhoff 7. PYGMALION ONDER DE LOEP - Jussim, L., & Harber, K.D. (2005). Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: Knowns and unknowns, resolved and unresolved controversies. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 9(2), 131-155.

Sep 20, 2022 · 731 followers View post →
JoséAngelGarcíaLanda
@JoseAngelGLanda · X

@FacultadFiloZgz Jussim, Lee, and Kent D. Harber. "Teacher Expectations and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies, Knowns and Unknowns, Resolved and Unresolved Controversies." Personality and Social Psychology Review 9.2 (2005).* https://t.co/snaTLYsMvv https://t.co/uCyRHr1UQo 2021

Jan 5, 2022 · 697 followers View post →
KanakoISHIDA
@sijagipanida · X

RT @isnki: これは、いわゆるピグマリオン効果のことではなくて、むしろ学校の外の家庭環境と受験産業が主体の「予言の自己成就」の話。 https://t.co/I25eT5fhsL https://t.co/UbfS2mgcNR https://t.co/6ojdnU…

May 4, 2021 · 1 share · 1,062 followers View post →
Naoki Iso
@isnki · X

これは、いわゆるピグマリオン効果のことではなくて、むしろ学校の外の家庭環境と受験産業が主体の「予言の自己成就」の話。 https://t.co/I25eT5fhsL https://t.co/UbfS2mgcNR https://t.co/6ojdnURyHb

May 4, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,274 followers View post →
David DeSteno
@daviddesteno · X

@paulbloomatyale @zoebchance My read isn't that it's all gone. There were valid criticisms of the original study, but the idea of self-fulfilling prophecies has empirical backing. Within the realm of education, they're likely much smaller in effect size in most cases. https://t.co/wWE1UwOqoa

Feb 13, 2020 · 5,917 followers View post →
Richarz Feynmanz
@rfeynmansss · X

RT @hruizmartin: Jussim, L., y Harber, K. D. (2005). Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: Knowns and unknowns, resolved and…

Jan 25, 2020 · 1 share · 1,378 followers View post →
Héctor Ruiz Martín
@hruizmartin · X

Jussim, L., y Harber, K. D. (2005). Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: Knowns and unknowns, resolved and unresolved controversies. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 9(2), 131-155.

Jan 25, 2020 · 26 likes · 1 share · 56,922 followers View post →
Héctor Ruiz Martín
@hruizmartin.bsky.social · Bluesky

Jussim, L., y Harber, K. D. (2005). Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: Knowns and unknowns, resolved and unresolved controversies. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 9(2), 131-155.

Jan 25, 2020 · 1 share View post →
Karen Mundy
@KarenMundy4 · X

@GirinB Jussim, L.; Harber, K. D. (2005). "Teacher Expectations and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies: Knowns and Unknowns, Resolved and Unresolved Controversies" (PDF). Personality and Social Psychology Review. 9 (2): 131–155. doi:10.1207/s15327957pspr0902_3.

Mar 8, 2019 · 5,079 followers View post →
Richard P. Phelps
@RichardPPhelps · X

RT @Russwarne: Another view is @PsychRabble's review of expectancy effects in a broader context that goes beyond the Pygmalion in the Class…

Mar 2, 2019 · 2 shares · 655 followers View post →
Russell T. Warne
@Russwarne · X

Another view is @PsychRabble's review of expectancy effects in a broader context that goes beyond the Pygmalion in the Classroom study. I like the deep dive into why educational & social psychologists disagree so much about PitC. #psychology #education https://t.co/JSixaRtKQn https://t.co/JMl0Quc7xy

Mar 2, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 7,341 followers View post →