More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait

Weijie Zhou

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250044.20250908

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More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait

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More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait
More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait
Faculty of Art and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney, 2050, Australia
2025年9卷第8期页码：192-196
纸质出版：2025-08-31
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250044.20250908
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(2025). More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait. 国际教育与发展（英文版）, 9(8), 192-196.

Zhou Weijie.More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(08):192-196.
(2025). More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait. 国际教育与发展（英文版）, 9(8), 192-196. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250044.20250908.

Zhou Weijie.More Than Winning: Rethinking Academic Competitiveness as a Double-Edged Trait[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(08):192-196. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250044.20250908.

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Abstract

Academic competitiveness is often viewed as essential for student success; however

it can also trigger stress and counterproductive behaviors. This paper explores academic competitiveness as a nuanced

double-edged trait through the lens of psychological theories such as trait theory

goal orientation

and the opposing processes model. It emphasizes that competitiveness is not a fixed characteristic but rather shaped by context and teaching practices. By distinguishing healthy

mastery-driven competitiveness from potentially harmful

performance-focused competition

educators can support diverse learners more effectively

fostering motivation and academic achievement while reducing anxiety. The paper advocates for classroom approaches emphasizing personal growth

reflective practice

and collaborative learning environments

transforming competitiveness into a positive educational influence rather than a mere source of pressure.

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