Quantitative dogmatism in character assessment and its implications for education: A case study of grit

Pryiomka, Karyna

doi:10.1111/spc3.12388

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“…For example, Shaughnessy et al (2015) wrote that qualitative researchers must be "always aware of the ways in which their personal background informs the interpretation of the record" (p. 119). Although such a presentation does highlight a construct known as researcher reflexivity, which is generally valued by qualitative researchers, it erroneously implies that quantitative approaches are somehow not entangled in a variety of interpretive practices (see Pryiomka, 2018), while also conveying the sense that qualitative approaches are lacking and in need of compensatory investigation.…”

Section: Presentation Of Qualitative Inquirymentioning

confidence: 99%

Coverage and treatment of qualitative inquiry in general research methods textbooks.

Head¹,

Rizo²,

Brown³

et al. 2023

Qualitative Psychology

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In contrast to an often-repeated and reductive story about the establishment of psychological research practices, the narrative of the field’s methodological development is unfolding, contentious, and situated within a wide range of historical developments. Such dynamism is evident in the recent ascension of qualitative inquiry. A new generation of researchers, scholars, and instructors are embracing methodological pluralism and qualitative inquiry, but their expectations may be incompatible with existing curricular materials that are rooted in the historical legacy of the standard storyline. To assess the extent to which (and how) qualitative research was presented to readers, we conducted a summative content analysis of nine best-selling U.S.-based introductory research methods in psychology textbooks. We found that the coverage and treatment of qualitative research is varied, spotty, dependent on a problematic and pejorative framing, and incommensurate with contemporary methodological thinking and learning standards. The perpetuation of misleading and/or incoherent epistemic narratives and the minimal and/or absent presentation of qualitative inquiry are significant obstacles for the next generation of research methods instructors. The dearth of sufficiently inclusive methodological training materials poses a challenge for new teachers who recognize the need for a more sophisticated approach to science education—specifically within the field of psychology.

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Section: Presentation Of Qualitative Inquirymentioning

confidence: 99%

Coverage and treatment of qualitative inquiry in general research methods textbooks.

Head¹,

Rizo²,

Brown³

et al. 2023

Qualitative Psychology

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“…In terms of examining L2 Grit as a character strength, domain-general grit has long been defined and examined as such (see Christopoulou et al, 2018;Pryiomka, 2018;Singh & Jha, 2008). Specifically, grit (and by extension L2 Grit) is linked to the VIA character strength of persistence, which is categorized under the core value of Courage.…”

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The Strength of Self and L2 Willingness to Communicate: The role of L2 Grit, Ideal L2 Self and Growth Language Mindset

Ebn-Abbasi,

Fattahi,

Azari Noughabi

et al. 2023

Preprint

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Positive psychology emphasizes the role that character strengths play in the achievement of goals. In this study, we examined character strengths in the context of second language (L2) learning and their role in a critical goal of L2 learning - the Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in the target language. Specifically, we examined the impact of L2 Grit, Ideal L2 Self, and Language Mindset as complex direct and indirect predictors of WTC. Data was collected from 450 EFL learners. The predictor of L2 Grit, and the possible mediators of Ideal L2 Self and Language Mindset, and the outcome variable of WTC was modelled in a latent mediation model. Results indicated that Ideal L2 Self and Language Mindset fully mediated the relationship between L2 Grit and WTC. As such, the study highlighted the role that personal strengths such as grittiness, self-motivation and a growth mindset can have in the L2 learning context.

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“…Moreover, grit resides within theories of purposeful behavior (Barrick et al, 2013) and human agency (Bandura, 2006; Pryiomka, 2018). The nature of “agency” suggests intentionality, focusing on means and instrumentality (Haggard, 2018).…”

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Toward a Work Motivation Conceptualization of Grit in Organizations

Jordan

Ferris

Hochwarter

et al. 2019

Group & Organization Management

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Despite its widespread media acclaim and recognition as a strategic imperative, the role of grit in organizational research remains unclear. This ambiguity resulted from inconsistent empirical findings, thus triggering a pessimistic outlook for the construct across disciplines. To address these issues, we suggest that such confusion and lack of construct and predictive validity stem from not only methodological issues but also a lack of theoretical sophistication. In this article, we address methodological issues, focusing mainly on construct and criterion-related validity, by showing how traditional definitional components of grit are absent in existing measures. Next, we address theoretical issues impeding progress by developing a new work motivation conceptualization of the construct. To do so, we focus primarily on noncognitive ability, purpose-driven long-term goal setting, and task strategy (i.e., short-term goal) adaptation. Finally, we develop an organizing framework examining how, and under what conditions, work-related goal setting manifests, highlighting grit’s distinction from other historically related constructs. Coupled with the assumption that individuals hold higher order organizational goals toward which they are passionate, our organizing framework includes feedback mechanisms accounting for grit’s developmental properties over time. Finally, we acknowledge significant areas for future research and potential practical implications.

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Quantitative dogmatism in character assessment and its implications for education: A case study of grit

Cited by 8 publications

References 36 publications

Coverage and treatment of qualitative inquiry in general research methods textbooks.

Coverage and treatment of qualitative inquiry in general research methods textbooks.

The Strength of Self and L2 Willingness to Communicate: The role of L2 Grit, Ideal L2 Self and Growth Language Mindset

Toward a Work Motivation Conceptualization of Grit in Organizations

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