Examination of the validity of the Chinese version of the Language Mindsets Inventory among Chinese university students

Pengpeng Cai, Xuhong Li, Zheyuan Mai, Juxiong Feng, Xin Guan*

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Abstract

Introduction: With the growing interest in the psychological basis of language learning, this study aims to validate the Chinese version of the Language Mindset Inventory (LMI) among Chinese university students.

Methods: A sample of 476 students from various universities in mainland China was used. The translation process followed the forward-backward method. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were conducted to evaluate the factor structure. The internal consistency of the LMI was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, and convergent validity was examined through correlations with established mindset measures.

Results: Compared with the one-factor model, the two-factor model which distinguishes between fixed and growth mindsets, showed an acceptable and better fit index. The overall Cronbach's alpha for the full scale was 0.954, with 0.929 for the fixed mindset dimension and 0.903 for the growth mindset dimension. AVE values for the fixed and growth dimensions were 0.597 and 0.510, respectively. Correlations showed that the growth mindset dimension was significantly positively associated with the 8-Item Growth Mindset Scale (r = 0.186, p < 0.01) and the Mindset Scale for Learning English (r = 0.149, p < 0.01), while the fixed mindset dimension was negatively associated with both scales (r = −0.228 and r = −0.169, p < 0.01).

Discussion: This study confirms the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the LMI, making it a relevant tool for assessing language learning mindsets among Chinese university students. The findings support the integration of LMI into educational strategies to promote resilience and adaptability, enhancing language education outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1437164
Number of pages8
JournalFrontiers in Psychology
Volume15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Sept 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Psychology

User-Defined Keywords

  • Chinese university students
  • confirmatory factor analyses
  • fixed mindset
  • growth mindset
  • language mindset
  • validation

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