Growth vs. fixed: evaluating the mindset of future surgeons

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dc.article.number9
dc.catalogadorpau
dc.contributor.authorValencia Coronel, Brandon
dc.contributor.authorSilva Rojas, Adriana
dc.contributor.authorJarry, Cristián
dc.contributor.authorBelmar, Francisca
dc.contributor.authorVial, María Elena
dc.contributor.authorSelman Álvarez, Rafael
dc.contributor.authorFigueroa Fernández, Úrsula
dc.contributor.authorCruz Mackenna, Enrique
dc.contributor.authorEscalona, Gabriel
dc.contributor.authorVaras, Julián
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-04T14:28:37Z
dc.date.available2025-04-04T14:28:37Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: The pursuit of surgical specialization often requires a robust mindset given the high stakes and demanding nature of surgical practice. The mindset of surgical residents, specifically the dichotomy of fixed versus growth mindset, may significantly influence their learning trajectory and eventual performance. This study seeks to explore the prevailing mindsets of surgical residents, with the goal of fostering a conducive learning environment that promotes continuous growth and excellence. Methods: A modified cross-sectional survey based on Dr. Carol S. Dweck's mindset theory was applied to surgical residents at our center. The purpose of this survey was to classify the predominant mindset into 4 groups (strong growth mindset, growth mindset with some fixed ideas, fixed mindset with some growth ideas, and strong fixed mindset) and assess whether this influenced residents' perceptions of performance. However, this study did not directly examine the underlying factors influencing these mindsets. Results: A total of 38 surgical residents participated in the study with a response rate of 95%. The mean age of participants was 31.61 years (range 25–37 years), with 52.6% males and 47.4% females. Regarding surgical specialties, 63.16% were specializing in General Surgery, 10.53% in Pediatric Surgery, 10.53% in Digestive Surgery, 10.53% in Urology, and 5.26% in Colorectal Surgery. Combining the mindset groups, it was found that 89.47% of residents were in the growth mindset category and 10.53% were in the fixed mindset category. In the different types of mindsets of the residents, the findings revealed that in the subgroup categories of mindset, we found 50% of strong growth mindset, 39.47% of growth mindset with some fixed ideas, and 10.53% in fixed mindset with some growth idea. Conclusión: This study highlights the prevalence of a growth mindset among surgical residents, indicating a willingness to adapt and learn continuously. The absence of a strong fixed mindset in the surveyed group reinforces the evolving nature of surgical education that emphasizes adaptability and resilience. This study lays the groundwork for more extensive research to understand the factors that foster these mindsets and to develop strategies to promote a growth mindset in surgical education.
dc.fuente.origenORCID
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s44186-024-00317-7
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s44186-024-00317-7
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/103123
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Medicina; Jarry, Cristián; 0000-0003-3548-4909; 205691
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Medicina; Vial, María Elena; S/I; 246619
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Medicina; Selman Álvarez, Rafael; S/I; 1047377
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Medicina; Figueroa Fernández, Úrsula; S/I; 1027998
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Medicina; Escalona, Gabriel; S/I; 1073665
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Medicina; Varas, Julián; 0000-0002-5828-9623; 134158
dc.nota.accesocontenido parcial
dc.revistaJournal of the Association for Surgical Education
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subject.ddc610
dc.subject.deweyMedicina y saludes_ES
dc.titleGrowth vs. fixed: evaluating the mindset of future surgeons
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen4
sipa.codpersvinculados205691
sipa.codpersvinculados246619
sipa.codpersvinculados1047377
sipa.codpersvinculados1027998
sipa.codpersvinculados1073665
sipa.codpersvinculados134158
sipa.trazabilidadORCID;2025-03-03
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