Keys to Academic Resilience: A Positive Mindset and Support System Chapter 5.

Keys to Academic Resilience: A Positive Mindset and Support

System

Chapter 5

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Questions to Consider

• Does believing in your ability to complete tasks matter more or less than your use of effective study strategies?

• How can you become more confident?• Are optimistic people more successful?• How can you make the most out of your

mistakes?


Questions to Consider

• Why is it important to focus on what is within your control?

• When should you seek out help? Who can you reach out to when you need assistance?

• Why are on-campus connections important?


Klomegah (2007)

Research Question:

Does self-efficacy, goals, and/or abilities

affect academic performance?

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The Study

Course GradeCourse Grade


The Findings


The So What Factor

• Building self-efficacy is important so seek out successful experiences

• Setting realistic goals can contribute to success • Read text for ideas on how to build self-efficacy

and create realistic goals• Seek guidance and support from others as

needed


Academic Resilience

Ability to persevere despite negative

academic experiences.


Two Key Resilient Factors


Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

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Self-efficacy

• Believe in your ability to effectively complete a task

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Increasing Self-Efficacy

See Building a Positive Mind-Set and Self-Efficacy in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!


Seligman

Learned Helplessness

•Belief that negative consequences are inevitable, meaning you can’t prevent them from happening

•Occurs as a result of repeated failure

•Will likely give up or disengage after many failure experiences

Learned Optimism

•Belief that we can change our thinking patterns and be optimistic

•Expect positive consequences

•Simple interventions can increase optimism


Becoming More Optimistic

See Table 5.2 in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!


Attribution Theory

See Table 5.3 in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!


Perry et al. (2010)

The role of attribution training on achievement.


The Study


The Findings


The So What Factor!

• It’s worthwhile to seek out attribution training

• Meet with a psychologist or counselor

• Focus on your own efforts and strategies and how you impacted the outcome.

Stop


Mistakes

Mistakes to Avoid:1. One that causes harm

to you or someone else.

2. SAME mistake.

Mistakes are for learning!

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A Good Support System

• Connected to student success

• Associated with better mental health

• Quality is more important than quantity

• Friends• Family• Significant others• Professional

mental health providers


Relationships and Adjustment to College

Friends

Having a close friend from high school is most important during the first few weeks of college

Family

College students with good relationships with parents are more likely to adjust well to college


Making New Connections

• New college friends are particularly helpful during the second half of the first semester

To make new connections:• Participate in residence hall activities• Go to class early and talk to classmates• Connect with classmates on social networking

sites• Join a sport, club, or organization


Get Involved

Students who are connected to their college are more likely to achieve their academic goals.


Your Support System

• Show your appreciation.• Provide others with what they need.• Engage in active listening.• Clearly communicate your needs.• Recognize conflict is a normal part of

relationships


Real Listening

See Real Listening Involves in Chapter 5 of Student Success in College: Doing What Works!


• Enrich your college experience

• Learn from others

• Increase critical thinking skills

Beyond Your Comfort Zone

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Making Professional Connections

• Provides information and guidance

• Academic advice• Letters of

recommendation• Sharing of

knowledge and connections

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