Beyond Passion and Perseverance: Review and Future Research Initiatives on the Science of Grit

Datu, Jesus Alfonso Daep

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.545526

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“…Although Grit is largely contingent on genetic factors ( Rimfeld et al, 2016 ; Tucker-Drob et al, 2016 ), like other personality traits, it can be influenced by social and environmental factors ( Duckworth et al, 2007 ; Datu, 2017 , 2021 ; Alan et al, 2019 ). However, most research on Grit thus far has examined its predictive validity toward academic and life success.…”

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The Association Between Connectedness and Grit Among Thai In-school Adolescents in Urban Chiang Mai, Thailand

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AimTo investigate the associations between Grit, connectedness, and parental involvement in Thai adolescents. Grit, perseverance, and passion for long-term goals are predictors of academic success and health. There is a small but developing knowledge of the predictors of Grit in Asia, especially Thailand. This paper investigates the proposition that connectedness and parental involvement are positively associated with Grit.MethodA total of 2,839 lower secondary (grade 8), higher secondary (grade 11), and vocational (year 12) students from 21 schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand participated in a survey that measured Grit using the Short Grit Scale. Bivariate analysis was conducted using the t-test, ANOVA, or Kruskal–Wallis H test as appropriate. Multiple ordinary least squares linear regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with Grit.ResultsSatisfactory relationships with teachers (p = 0.01), parental support (p = 0.03), interest in school (p = 0.01), having been asked by parents to do homework (β = −0.69; p = 0.012), and having been told by parents that they had done something bad (β = −1.09; p = 0.02) associated with Grit. These findings can aid in design of tailored interventions to improve Grit in Thai adolescents.

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“…It all comes down to concentration and commitment ( Duckworth & Yeager, 2015 ). When motivated by this passion, they will persevere through a difficult or tedious task ( Datu, 2021 ). To develop grit or mental toughness, an individual must articulate its meaning.…”

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Predictors and correlates of Saudi nursing students' grit and positive thinking amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Alshammari

Alboliteeh

2022

Teaching and Learning in Nursing

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“…Perseverance is the third most developed personal management skill. Conceptually, perseverance represents attributes, such as persistent effort, attention, focus, and commitment towards useful long-term goals, irrespective of challenges and difficulties encountered along the way (Datu 2021;Lucas and Hanson 2016). Similarly, the SRI International (2018) sees perseverance as representing a "continuation of a goal-oriented action in spite of obstacles, difficulties, or discouragement" (p. 27).…”

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Graduate Employability of Business Students

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Murphy-Braynen

Moxey

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Administrative Sciences

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The objective of the study was to examine the perceptions of business students on their employability skills at the point of graduation. The study was partially driven by past research which identified lack of soft skills as one of the main contributing factors in younger workers’ dismissal from work, and the need to understand the level of employability skills younger graduates have at graduation. An exploratory descriptive research methodology was used for the study. A survey was administered to 189 fourth-year business students. In total, 90 students filled-in the questionnaire, representing a 47.6% response rate. Based on a structured survey questionnaire administered to final-year undergraduate business students, the four most important employability skills for recruitment to entry-level positions are communication skills, learning skills, positive attitudes and behaviours, and problem-solving skills. The main prominent result was that ‘learning skills’ were ranked the second most important employability skills. In today’s fast-paced, rapidly changing work environments that are characterised by rapid knowledge obsolescence and an unknown future, willingness to learn and proactive lifelong learning are key to sustaining long-term graduate employability. Students seem to be satisfied with their perceived level of academic, personal management, and teamwork skills they possessed at the point of graduation. However, there are possible areas for further improvement regarding creativity and innovative skills, and ability to ‘resolve and management conflicts’ in teamwork. The study found that students used a combination of traditional and student-centred learning methods and pedagogies to acquire employability skills. As business students approach graduation, it is important to focus on areas they can improve and emphasise self-directed lifelong learning throughout their careers. The study confirms the role of external factors—labour market demand—in influencing perceived employability. The perceptions of students need to be systematically included in HEIs’ employability policy and discourse.

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Beyond Passion and Perseverance: Review and Future Research Initiatives on the Science of Grit

Cited by 80 publications

References 161 publications

The Association Between Connectedness and Grit Among Thai In-school Adolescents in Urban Chiang Mai, Thailand

The Association Between Connectedness and Grit Among Thai In-school Adolescents in Urban Chiang Mai, Thailand

Predictors and correlates of Saudi nursing students' grit and positive thinking amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Graduate Employability of Business Students

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