There is an obvious parallel here to any sort of movement that seeks to influence external reality on the basis of internal belief. (religion-online.org)
However, a side effect of this system is decreased flexibility in how we define success, and we are leaving many students with internal beliefs that they are failures. (edutopia.org)
Studies also suggested that other potential variables may affect the association between CSA and parenting stress, such as co-occurring childhood maltreatment, sources of support and internal belief systems. (link.springer.com)