Perseverance of effort is related to lower depressive symptoms via authentic pride and perceived power

Doren, Natalia Van; Tharp, Jordan A.; Johnson, Sheri L.; Staudenmaier, Paige J.; Anderson, Cameron; Freeman, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2018.07.044

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“…To some extent, our finding corroborates how the existing literature associates overall grit with self-reported relatedness and friendships (Datu, 2017; Lan & Moscardino, 2019). One possible interpretation is that high perseverance can enhance positive self-conscious emotions and self-valuation (Van Doren et al, 2019), which can cause early adolescents to feel positive about their self-perception of friendships. Moreover, social harmony is valued and reinforced through the emphasis of prosocial-cooperative behaviors in China (Bond, 2010).…”

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Grit and peer relationships in early adolescence: A person-centered approach

Lan

2020

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Although a burgeoning body of research has illustrated the association of grit with academic and psychosocial functioning in adolescence, little is known about how adolescents with differing grit profiles may diverge in regard to peer relationships (i.e., perceived popularity and friendships). Guided by the dynamic interactionism framework, the current study, using a person-centered approach, explores grit profiles of Chinese early adolescents and examines whether these profiles exhibit mean differences in perceived popularity and friendships. A total of 1,150 early adolescents aged from 10 years to 13 years (53.4% male) were involved in this study; participants were asked to complete self-report questionnaires concerning grit and self-perception of friendships and complete peer nominations within each classroom in terms of perceived popularity. A latent profile analysis revealed five grit profiles based on two facets of grit (i.e., perseverance and consistency). Moreover, multivariate analysis of covariance—controlling for age, gender, and socioeconomic status—showed that early adolescents who scored higher on both perseverance and consistency were nominated as more popular individuals than those with low-to-moderate perseverance and low consistency. In contrast, perseverance was more essential than consistency in determining greater self-perception of friendships. To summarize, the current study suggests that both perseverance and consistency are pivotal in terms of perceived popularity, whereas perseverance is critical in regard to the self-perception of friendships.

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Grit and peer relationships in early adolescence: A person-centered approach

Lan

2020

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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“…Besides, there is an ongoing debate as to whether grit is a first-order or higher order construct consisting of two lower orders. For instance, Duckworth et al (2007, p. 1091) argued that “neither factor was consistently more predictive of outcomes than the other, and in most cases, the two together were more predictive than either alone.” But recently, studies (Mooradian et al , 2016; Van Doren et al , 2019) argued that consistency of interests and perseverance of effort do not belong to a greater construct and they can have different effects. Yet, several studies used these dimensions individually as well as higher order construct to predict various outcomes.…”

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Perseverance of effort and consistency of interest for entrepreneurial career success

Salisu

Hashim

Mashi³

et al. 2020

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of grit (consistency of interest and perseverance of effort) on entrepreneurial career success (career satisfaction, perceived career achievement and perceived financial attainment) through the role of resilience. Design/methodology/approach The study was cross-sectional, and the data were collected using questionnaires from 111 entrepreneurs in Nigeria who have been in business for over five years and were selected using purposive sampling technique. The study used Smart-PLS to assess the measurement and structural model. Findings The perseverance of effort was related to all the aspects of career success as well as resilience. But consistency of interest was positively related to only perceived financial attainment. It also predicted resilience. Resilience was also related to all the facets of career success. All three mediation hypotheses were supported. Research limitations/implications The study delivered fascinating understandings into the structures of grit. The Western conceptualisation of grit may not be valid in a collectivist society where consistency is not that very much considered. Practical implications The study helps to further validate grit in the entrepreneurship field; the construct is a facilitator of entrepreneurial action and an indispensable source of energy that can revitalise the entrepreneur along the arduous road to success. Originality/value The two components of grit can have a dissimilar influence on different outcomes – as prior investigations, although recognising that the two components are conceptually dissimilar, have rarely studied them so empirically.

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“…49 Depression being characterized as amotivation and a sense of hopelessness, 49 , 50 while grit is measured by the motivation to overcome adversity. 33 , 50 This distinction would suggest that those with higher levels of grit may experience less feelings of depression during pandemic conditions due to their inherent motivation. Ultimately, we found grit to not significantly influence anxiety or depression.…”

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Influence of grit and healthy lifestyle behaviors on anxiety and depression in US adults at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional study

Toczko

Merrigan

Boolani

et al. 2022

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic altered lifestyles and impacted mental health of many adults. Engaging in physical activity, avoiding prolonged sitting, and consuming a healthy diet improve mental health. The current study investigated the association between health-related lifestyle behaviors on feelings of anxiety and depression in adults during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Adults (n=796) living in the United States completed an internet-based survey in Spring 2020 that included validated survey instruments for moods, physical activity, sitting and dietary behaviors. Multivariate multiple regression models were used to assess the association between health-related lifestyle behaviors and feelings of anxiety and depression. Results: A majority (70.7%; 95% CI: [0.607, 0.807]) of participants met physical activity (PA) guidelines, 43.7% (95% CI: [0.287, 0.587]) sat for ≥ 8 hours per day, and 87.7% (95% CI [0.807, 0.947]) ate a healthy diet. Our final models explained 6.2% and 9.8% of the variance in anxiety and depression, respectively. Vigorous PA (anxiety: B=-0.111, 95% CI: [-0.171,0.000]; depression: B=-0.111, 95% CI: [-0.186,-0.037]) and dietary behaviors (anxiety: B=-0.112, 95% CI: [-0.180,-0.444]; depression: B=-0.112, 95% CI: [-0.213,-0.076]) were associated with reduced feelings of anxiety and depression while sitting time (anxiety: B=0.119, 95% CI: [0.000,0.199]; depression: B=0.119, 95% CI: [0.199,0.199]) were associated with greater feelings of anxiety and depression. Conclusion: Engaging in vigorous physically activity, reducing sitting time, and consuming a healthy diet was associated with reduced feelings of anxiety and depression during the early part of the pandemic. The aforementioned modifiable lifestyle behaviors are independent of each other suggesting improvements in one behavior may improve feelings of anxiety and depression.

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Perseverance of effort is related to lower depressive symptoms via authentic pride and perceived power

Cited by 27 publications

References 60 publications

Grit and peer relationships in early adolescence: A person-centered approach

Grit and peer relationships in early adolescence: A person-centered approach

Perseverance of effort and consistency of interest for entrepreneurial career success

Influence of grit and healthy lifestyle behaviors on anxiety and depression in US adults at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional study

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