Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals.
University of Pennsylvania · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor · +1 more institution
Abstract
The importance of intellectual talent to achievement in all professional domains is well established, but less is known about other individual differences that predict success. The authors tested the importance of 1 noncognitive trait: grit. Defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals, grit accounted for an average of 4% of the variance in success outcomes, including educational attainment among 2 samples of adults (N=1,545 and N=690), grade point average among Ivy League undergraduates (N=138), retention in 2 classes of United States Military Academy, West Point, cadets (N=1,218 and N=1,308), and ranking in the National Spelling Bee (N=175). Grit did not relate positively to IQ but was highly…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 18.91
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 66
Authors
4Topics & keywords
- Grit
- Psychology
- Conscientiousness
- Incremental validity
- Big Five personality traits
- Social psychology
- Trait
- Predictive validity
- Quality Education