Abstract:An established definition of the concept grit is a combination of resilience and stamina for long-term challenges. Although literature on grit has been vast in terms of linking this concept to success for nondisabled individuals, limited research exists for individuals with disabilities. The present study investigated the relationship between grit and disability status within the college population. We surveyed individuals with and without a registered disability at a university, using the Grit Scale to measur… Show more
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