The Role of Grit in College Student Health Care Management Skills and Health-Related Quality of Life

Sharkey, Christina; Bakula, Dana M.; Gamwell, Kaitlyn L.; Mullins, Amy; Chaney, John M.; Mullins, Larry L.

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsx073

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“…However, perhaps the most novel contribution to the literature of our findings relate to the nature of grit. Although we did not directly study psychological well‐being as an outcome in the present study, our results provide at least general support for studies by Duckworth et al (), Sharkey et al (), and Griffin et al (), linking grit to positive outcomes. We might argue that reductions in suicidal ideation associated with high levels of grit (or weakened associations between trauma and PTSD symptoms with suicidal ideation) may be considered a positive outcome to the degree that it reduces overall risk for suicide.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Generally, grit has been described as the ability to maintain, and to overcome difficulties in the course of achieving long term goals (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, & Kelly, 2007). Grit has been demonstrated to promote positive outcomes across different domains, including academic success (Duckworth et al, 2007), healthcare (Sharkey et al, 2017), and mental health (Griffin, McDermott, McHugh, Fitzmaurice, & Weiss, 2016).…”

Section: Resilience and Gritmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The protective effects of grit on suicidal ideation in individuals with trauma and symptoms of posttraumatic stress

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Objective It is important to understand factors that moderate the likelihood of developing suicidal thoughts following traumatic exposure and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Method In this cross‐sectional study, a moderated atemporal mediation analysis was conducted in a sample of 709 college students (71% female, M age = 19.90 years, 67% Caucasian) to test the associations between trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and suicidal ideation, with grit entered as a moderator of all paths in the equation. Results PTSD symptoms mediated the association between trauma and suicidal ideation. Grit moderated the direct pathway from PTSD symptoms to suicidal ideation. Conclusions Grit and other constructs of resiliency may inform strength‐focused interventions to remediate the impact of trauma and posttraumatic stress symptoms and potentially reduce suicidal thoughts and risk for suicide.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Resilience and Gritmentioning

confidence: 99%

The protective effects of grit on suicidal ideation in individuals with trauma and symptoms of posttraumatic stress

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“…Some recent research evidence does not support an association between grit and certain aspects of well-being, essentially arguing that grit was not a significant predictor of depression and that grit does not directly increase life satisfaction (Vela et al, 2017; Jin and Kim, 2017). On the other hand, other studies have indicated a strong association between grit and several aspects of well-being, suggesting that individuals with a high level of grit have an increased likelihood of achieving higher levels of well-being (Muenks et al, 2016; Goodman et al, 2017; Sharkey et al, 2017). The current study demonstrates several findings that indicate a positive correlation between grit and well-being.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Grit has a significant relationship with higher life-course accomplishment (Abuhassàn and Bates, 2015); increased goal attainment (Sheldon et al, 2015); a diagnosis of a co-occurring psychiatric disorder (Griffin et al, 2016); employment status (Griffin et al, 2016); burn out (Halliday et al, 2016) and greater health care management skills (Sharkey et al, 2017). It is therefore worthwhile exploring the relationship that grit might have with student well-being and physical health.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To date, previous studies have indicated the strong association that grit has with certain psychological outcomes, reinforcing the notion that grit is strongly related to well-being. It has been shown that grit is positively correlated with happiness (Singh and Jha, 2008); satisfaction and a sense of belonging (Bowman et al, 2015); purpose commitment (Hill et al, 2014); psychological well-being (Goodman et al, 2017); value and self-efficacy (Muenks et al, 2016, 2017); self-esteem (Weisskirch, 2016); a growth mindset (Duckworth et al, 2007; Hochanadel and Finamore, 2015); pursuing engagement and pleasure in life (Von Culin et al, 2014); higher mental health (Sharkey et al, 2017); emotional stability during stressful or negative life events (Blalock et al, 2015); and a sense of meaning in life (Von Culin et al, 2014). Negative correlations between grit and certain psychological outcomes have also been established.…”

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All That Glitters Is Not Grit: Three Studies of Grit in University Students

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The present research looked at the importance of the concept of grit in University students based on a mixed-method approach. Study 1 comprised 440 University students. All were given the Grit Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, the short Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, the Office of National Statistics Well-being items and the Self-Control Scale. Levels of grit were significantly higher in female students, older students and postgraduates. Grit correlated highest with self-control. Study 2 looked at 340 University students. In addition to measuring self-control, mental well-being and grit, measures of resilience and mindsets were also added. A construct validity test of the Grit Scale showed that high grit scorers had significantly higher levels of self-control and mental well-being, were more resilient and were more likely to have a more growth oriented mindset. Grit varies with age and is most closely associated with the concept of self-control. The third study was a qualitative investigation with 10 successful graduates. Semi-structured interviews were coded using thematic analysis. Three broad themes emerged. The first, Passion and Perseverance, included themes of having short and long terms goals, resilience, dedication, and endurance. The second, Self-Control, included time management, self-awareness, prioritizing tasks and knowing strengths and weaknesses. The third theme identified was Positive Mindsets. This included having a positive attitude toward learning, the importance of feedback and constructive criticism and that success is not materialistic. The qualitative research has helped “unpack” concepts from the grit research and may enable University tutors to guide students better. Though these studies were only conducted in one English University, they have been stepping stones in our quest to discover what are the most important factors in determining student academic success? The development and piloting of our new Uni-Stride Scale, is the next step in this process.

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Psychological grit moderates the relation between lifetime stressor exposure and functional outcomes among HIV‐seropositive and HIV‐seronegative adults

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The ability to maintain functional independence throughout the lifespan may be diminished among medically compromised and chronically stressed populations. People living with HIV are more likely to demonstrate functional impairment and report greater exposure to lifetime and chronic stressors than their seronegative counterparts. It is well‐known that exposure to stressors and adversity is associated with functional impairment outcomes. However, to our knowledge, no studies have examined how protective factors such as psychological grit mitigate the negative effects of lifetime and chronic stressor exposure on functional impairment, and how this association differs by HIV‐status. To address this issue, we studied associations between lifetime and chronic stressor exposure, grit, and functional impairment in 176 African American and non‐Hispanic White HIV‐seropositive (n = 100) and HIV‐seronegative (n = 76) adults, aged 24–85 (M = 57.28, SD = 9.02). As hypothesised, HIV‐seropositive status and lower grit, but not lifetime stressor exposure, were independently associated with more functional impairment. Moreover, there was a significant three‐way interaction between HIV‐status, grit, and lifetime stressor exposure, b = 0.07, p = 0.025, 95% CI [0.009, 0.135]. Specifically, lifetime stressor exposure was related to more functional impairment for HIV‐seronegative—but not HIV‐seropositive—adults who reported low levels of grit. These findings suggest that the protective effects of grit may differ across populations at risk for functional impairment.

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The Role of Grit in College Student Health Care Management Skills and Health-Related Quality of Life

Abstract: This preliminary investigation illustrates the role of grit in AYA health, suggesting that it may be a target for interventions aimed at improving skills and HRQoL outcomes.

Cited by 65 publications

References 40 publications

The protective effects of grit on suicidal ideation in individuals with trauma and symptoms of posttraumatic stress

The protective effects of grit on suicidal ideation in individuals with trauma and symptoms of posttraumatic stress

All That Glitters Is Not Grit: Three Studies of Grit in University Students

Psychological grit moderates the relation between lifetime stressor exposure and functional outcomes among HIV‐seropositive and HIV‐seronegative adults

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