From Struggle to Strategy: What Student Voices Reveal About Growth and Academic Thriving

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Abstract

This study explores the relationship between growth mindset, coping and self-management strategies, and academic well-being among first-year graduate students through student voices. Written reflections from 34 graduate students were analyzed using text network analysis and learner profile matrices. Four distinct learner profiles emerged: Proactive, Aspiring, Resilient, and Struggling Learners. Proactive Learners demonstrated the highest academic well-being due to effective use of growth mindset and coping strategies. Struggling Learners showed weaknesses in both areas, resulting in lower academic well-being. The findings underscore the importance of integrating growth mindset and coping strategies into student support programs, suggesting that enhancing these areas can boost psychological resilience and academic thriving among graduate students, particularly during critical transition periods.

Authors

• Watcharasak Sudla, Chulalongkorn University

• Laphatphitcha Surawatakul, Chulalongkorn University

• Suthisak Salika, Chulalongkorn University