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March 2018 PMID 29172567

Parent praise to toddlers predicts fourth grade academic achievement via children's incremental mindsets.

Elizabeth A Gunderson, Nicole S Sorhagen, Sarah J Gripshover, Carol S Dweck, Susan Goldin-Meadow, Susan C Levine

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10
Peak: 1 in Oct 2019
across 4 sources since Oct 2019

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3,212,458
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59,147

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What people are saying

The overall tone shows strong support and curiosity, with several posts praising the study’s implications for fostering children’s growth, such as remarks about how praise can shape lifelong motivation. The use of words like 'important' and 'must consider' demonstrates a belief in the study’s potential impact, while personal anecdotes and calls for further research indicate a reasonable level of engagement and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight support for the study, emphasizing the importance of early praise in predicting future academic success, though some express cautious optimism.

InterestHigh interest

The topic sparks high interest among commenters, with many noting its relevance to parenting and education practices.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage actively by discussing implications and sharing personal opinions, indicating a moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions reflect a recognition that the findings could influence parenting strategies and early childhood education, but opinions vary on how transformative the insights will be.

Abstract in brief

  • Parent praise focused on effort and strategies during toddler years predicts higher math and reading achievement in 4th grade, even 7 years later.
  • The positive impact of process praise on academic success occurs through fostering children's beliefs that intelligence can develop, not just their preference for challenging tasks.
  • The study highlights the importance of early childhood praise in shaping children's motivation and long-term academic outcomes.]
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themomlearner
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Further reading: https://t.co/sidQYLdCYA

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