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The Study of Non-Cognitive Attributes in Education

Proposing the Mental Toughness Framework

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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in non-cognitive aspects of academic performance. Accordingly, a number of models, concepts and ideas have been discussed, disseminated and delivered. Whist all have their value, perhaps the area that has received most attention is that of resilience and character.

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Clough, P., Oakes, S., Dagnall, N., Clair-Thompson, H.S., Mcgeown, S. (2016). The Study of Non-Cognitive Attributes in Education. In: Khine, M.S., Areepattamannil, S. (eds) Non-cognitive Skills and Factors in Educational Attainment. Contemporary Approaches to Research in learning Innovations. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-591-3_14

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