To grit or not to grit, that is the question!

被引：50
作者：
Vazsonyi, Alexander T. [1 ]
Ksinan, Albert J. [1 ]
Jiskrova, Gabriela Ksinan [1 ]
Mikuska, Jakub [1 ]
Javakhishvili, Magda [1 ]
Cui, Guangyi [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Kentucky, 316 Funkhouser Bldg, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PERSONALITY | 2019年 / 78卷
关键词：
Self-control; Self-regulation; Self-discipline; Educational goals; Occupational goals; SELF-CONTROL; FIT INDEXES; PERSONALITY; PERFORMANCE; PERSEVERANCE; REGRESSION; HARDINESS; SUCCESS; PASSION; SCHOOL;
D O I：
10.1016/j.jrp.2018.12.006
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
The current study tested the validity of grit as a non-cognitive construct related to, yet distinct from self-control. Data were collected from N = 1907 adults spanning the life-course (53.1% female, M age = 41.4 years). Associations between grit and present and past goals were very similar to ones observed with self-control. Extensive model tests using structural equation modeling provided evidence of substantial overlap between these two constructs, calling into question the conceptual and empirical distinctiveness of grit vis-a-vis self-control, as well as the importance of grit as a unique and independent characteristic salient for the pursuit and achievement of long-term goals. This finding was consistent and invariant across adult developmental periods. Study implications for grit-investment are discussed. (C) 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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页数：12
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