The Impacts of Perceived Academic Stress Levels and Mindsets on the Personality Trait Development of Neuroticism

Xiaoxian Qu

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2024.25002

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Received: 3 July 2025

Published: 11 July 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/2024.25002

Article Type: Research Article

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Qu,X. (2025). The Impacts of Perceived Academic Stress Levels and Mindsets on the Personality Trait Development of Neuroticism. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,108,15-21.

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