Digital Growth Mindset as a Catalyst for Team Collaboration and Communication Skills in Higher Education

This study explores the impact of a Digital Growth Mindset (DGM) on Digital Communication Skills (DCS) and Team Collaboration Skills (TCS) among undergraduate students in East and Central Java, Indonesia. In an era where digital competence is integral to higher education, examining how mindset-oriented dispositions influence key soft skills is essential. Utilizing a purposive sampling approach, data were collected from 214 university students via an online questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results demonstrate that DGM has a statistically significant positive effect on both DCS and TCS, although the model's explanatory power is moderate. These findings highlight the critical role of fostering a growth mindset to enhance students' capabilities in digital communication and collaborative work. The study extends the existing body of knowledge by contextualizing DGM within a developing country setting, offering empirical evidence from an underrepresented educational environment. It further emphasizes the pedagogical value of embedding DGM principles into curriculum development to support digital skill acquisition. Future research is recommended to incorporate additional variables such as prior digital experience and learning context, and to adopt longitudinal or mixed-method designs to deepen theoretical understanding and practical application in digital education.