Duckworth, A. L., y Seligman, M. E. (2005). Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. Psychological Science, 16(12), 939-944.
Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents.
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Responses consistently reinforce the importance of self-discipline over IQ in academic outcomes, with examples including references to studies, related books, and discussions about motivation and executive functions, indicating both high engagement and perceived relevance of the research for understanding student success.
Most discussions strongly support the idea that self-discipline is more important than IQ for academic success, citing the Duckworth & Seligman study as key evidence.
The majority of posts show high interest by referencing multiple sources, emphasizing the significance of self-discipline in education.
Discussions reflect deep engagement through references to related works, implications of the findings, and debates on concepts like motivation and intelligence.
Many posts highlight the strong implications of these findings for educational practices and student performance, suggesting a significant societal impact.
Abstract in brief
- Self-discipline is a stronger predictor than IQ for academic success in adolescents, influencing final grades, attendance, test scores, and high school placement.
- The study found that measures of self-discipline, including self-reports and behavioral tasks, explained more than twice the variance in academic outcomes compared to IQ.
- Even after controlling for prior grades, test scores, and IQ, self-discipline remained a significant factor, indicating that self-control plays a crucial role in academic achievement.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@martindogger @PatrickWoudstra institutioneel (https://t.co/q8rw7dAU6j), op individueel niveau: conscientiousness (https://t.co/XoUq7fSIwI) en zelfdiscipline (https://t.co/anX1DKXa2j), ouders (https://t.co/imS4vJr1eh) of voor PIRLS https://t.co/EOC7xDXRqs https://t.co/lAQ7eIjEgw
"Self-discipline has a bigger effect on academic performance than does intellectual talent." "These findings suggest a major reason for students falling short of their intellectual potential: their failure to exercise self-discipline." https://t.co/IIQft8EAVI
#PustakaKucing Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents - Angela L. Duckworth, Martin E.P. Seligman, 2005 https://t.co/3nqjDfKGg7
@TeacherToolkit @tes https://t.co/fypioHdiWE This is interesting for predicting academic performance
@EzeNdiEze8 @Jasonterrysysbm That is true. Look up “Minnesota Transracial Adoption study “ also this one https://t.co/nY67jtcUkm
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@neven_sa IQ i um nisu isto. Ne znam o cemu pricas. Discipline i willpower nemaju veze sa IQ. Mozes imat high IQ i bit lazy fuck. Izvoli https://t.co/NW7N5bsF4H https://t.co/LoMTsOvmPg
@Urfurslaag Duckworth, A. L., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2005). Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. Flynn, J. R. (1987). The mean IQ of Americans: Massive gains 1932 to 1978. Gould, S. J. (1981). The Mismeasure of Man.
RT @wduyck: @martindogger @PatrickWoudstra institutioneel (https://t.co/q8rw7dAU6j), op individueel niveau: conscientiousness (https://t.co…
@martindogger @PatrickWoudstra institutioneel (https://t.co/q8rw7dAU6j), op individueel niveau: conscientiousness (https://t.co/XoUq7fSIwI) en zelfdiscipline (https://t.co/anX1DKXa2j), ouders (https://t.co/imS4vJr1eh) of voor PIRLS https://t.co/EOC7xDXRqs https://t.co/lAQ7eIjEgw
@jalenb79 @cwack_wegion @epic_rohan @iamyesyouareno Duckworth Psychol Sci 2005 PMID: 16313657. Self Discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. IQ and discipline are both positively directly correlated with academic performance. You can find full paper at https://t.co/fkSlbNetYz
@_ad100_ @UsingLyft I wouldn’t even call it rare. Motivation and discipline may be more predictive of school performance than IQ. https://t.co/ni5K13fsw0
RT @hruizmartin: Duckworth, A. L., y Seligman, M. E. (2005). Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents.…
@ChrisMags80 @Rtonkins74 @datepsych Not to mention IQ doesn’t correlate to academic performance like self discipline and curiosity do https://t.co/xxCDa3cLlP
@EzeNdiEze8 @Jasonterrysysbm That is true. Look up “Minnesota Transracial Adoption study “ also this one https://t.co/nY67jtcUkm
@Jasonterrysysbm https://t.co/nY67jtcmuO
@beheren43738428 @monitoringbias https://t.co/8qzy4rlXsX
@Ayanami_Reicist @greentexts_bot https://t.co/Tx990h4dtz https://t.co/BQDLMQ5xGY These are both great works that show that above IQ, self discipline matters most. Someone of 90 IQ (while average is 100, it is considered that 80-120 is still called “average”) could understand uni level physics with enough time.
@HedonistRat @miker2049 @SeanRMoorhead https://t.co/Iv6RrhESEY https://t.co/PNDIn79xDn
Study: Duckworth, A.L. & Seligman, M.E.P. (2005). Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. Psychological Science, 16, 939-944. Book: Grit: Why passion and resilience are the secrets to success by Angela Duckworth.
Study: Duckworth, A.L. & Seligman, M.E.P. (2005). Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. Psychological Science, 16, 939-944. Book: Grit: Why passion and resilience are the secrets to success by Angela Duckworth.
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@benjaminheddy Duckworth and Seligman: Self-Discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents sparked the interest. Ryan and Deci: SDT and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being reassured me I wanted to go into ed psyc for grad school
RT @febriyantoID: #PustakaKucing Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents - Angela L. Duckworth, Martin…
#PustakaKucing Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents - Angela L. Duckworth, Martin E.P. Seligman, 2005 https://t.co/3nqjDfKGg7
RT @Mykolas_K: "Self-discipline has a bigger effect on academic performance than does intellectual talent." "These findings suggest a majo…
RT @Mykolas_K: "Self-discipline has a bigger effect on academic performance than does intellectual talent." "These findings suggest a majo…
"Self-discipline has a bigger effect on academic performance than does intellectual talent." "These findings suggest a major reason for students falling short of their intellectual potential: their failure to exercise self-discipline." https://t.co/IIQft8EAVI
Duckworth, A. L., y Seligman, M. E. (2005). Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. Psychological Science, 16(12), 939-944.
Duckworth, A. L., y Seligman, M. E. (2005). Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. Psychological Science, 16(12), 939-944.
RT @marthamerlo: Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents
Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents
@TeacherToolkit @tes https://t.co/fypioHdiWE This is interesting for predicting academic performance
@ngauvritparis Duckworth et Serignan, 2005 Psychol Sci. 2005 Dec;16(12):939-44. Self-discipline outdoes IQ in predicting academic performance of adolescents. la self-discipline impliquant les fonctions exécutives donc l'inhibition ??