Grit

Behavioral Studies

Perseverance and sustained passion for long-term goals, described by Angela Duckworth as a predictor of achievement beyond talent alone.

In education, grit is associated with persistence through difficulty and consistent effort over time. It is often discussed alongside growth mindset and self-regulation as a non-cognitive factor in success.

Related Terms
Growth Mindset
The belief, described by Carol Dweck, that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, strategy and persistence, as opposed to a fixed mindset that sees them as static.
Self-Regulation
The process by which learners set goals, monitor their progress, manage their emotions and adjust their strategies to achieve learning outcomes.
Motivation
The internal and external forces that initiate, direct and sustain goal-directed behaviour, including learning.
Self-Efficacy
An individual's belief in their own capacity to succeed at a specific task or in a particular situation, a concept central to the work of Albert Bandura.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
The ability to recognise, understand, manage and use one's own emotions and to perceive and influence the emotions of others.