Effect of Growth Mindset on Work Motivation: A Pre-Post Control Group Exploration

Work motivation plays a crucial role in influencing employee performance, productivity, and psychological well-being in dynamic work environments. However, many workers experience motivational decline due to various internal and external pressures. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a growth mindset intervention in increasing work motivation among workers in Samarinda. Employing a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test dependent samples and an untreated control group, the study involved 28 participants divided into experimental and control groups. The intervention consisted of growth mindset training focusing on conceptual understanding, strategy implementation, and flexible thinking in response to workplace challenges. The results indicated significant changes in the motivation levels of workers who received the intervention, compared to those who did not. These findings confirm the positive effect of cultivating a growth mindset on work motivation. This study offers empirical support for using mindset-based interventions in organizational development. The implication highlights that fostering a growth mindset can be a strategic psychological approach to enhance employee motivation, suggesting its potential integration into human resource practices for improving performance, resilience, and engagement in the workplace.