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Exploration of the Relationship Between Implicit Theory of Intelligence and Employability

<p> The world of work today calls for individuals to be active participants in designing their careers. This study focuses on the relationship between one&rsquo;s beliefs (mindset) about intelligence and employability. Quantitative data were collected using the implicit theory of intelligence (self-theory scale) from 75 participants of a high-technology company in Milpitas, California. Participants were divided into two groups of mindsets, growth and fixed. Twenty participants were randomly selected for a semi-structured interview where qualitative data were gathered and analyzed. The study found that individuals with a growth mindset emphasize newness as a variable in their career decisions, look at their careers in the broader context of organizational impact, and are more likely to view their careers using their own lens. Alternatively, individuals with a fixed mindset are more likely to be influenced by other people in making career decisions. Also, the difference in mindsets does impact employability orientation.</p><p>

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:PROQUEST/oai:pqdtoai.proquest.com:10603859
Date21 September 2017
CreatorsTuschall, Alissa
PublisherPepperdine University
Source SetsProQuest.com
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
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