The Impact of Academic Pressure on Learning Autonomy Among Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Growth Mindset

Abstract

In contemporary society, amid intensifying competition and evolving educational landscapes, adolescents face unprecedented academic pressures that profoundly impact their psychological well-being and learning behaviors. Academic autonomy, a cornerstone of individual growth and development, now confronts severe challenges from these pressures. Recent research indicates that a growth mindset, as a positive psychological trait, can play a crucial moderating and mediating role between stress and academic performance. This paper integrates cuttingedge domestic theories to explore how academic stress influences learning autonomy, with a particular focus on the mechanism of growth mindset in this process. Strategies are proposed from both educational intervention and mental health promotion perspectives, aiming to provide robust support for adolescents’ healthy development.