What is Grit

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Defined as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals” ( Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, & Kelly, 2007 ). According to the scholars of resilience and grit, “grit is not just having resilience in the face of failure, but also having deep commitments that you remain loyal to over many years” ( Perkins-Gough, 2013 ). Learn more in: How Children Fail: Exploring Parent and Family Factors That Foster Grit

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According to Duckworth (2016) , “Grit is the passion and perseverance required to achieve a long-term goal.” Learn more in: Cultivating the Mindset for Change

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Ability to persevere through challenges. Learn more in: Supporting #momlife: A Balancing Act – Mom, Student, and Professional

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Persevering towards a goal or objective and overcoming any obstacles that stand in the way of achieving it. Learn more in: Thriving in the Post-Pandemic Classroom: Promoting Engagement in Health Professions' Students

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A quality that enables students to work hard and persevere toward goals or objectives. Learn more in: African American Students, Racism, and Academic Injustice: Igniting a FUSE

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The characteristic to persevere through life’s challenges to continually strive to achieve one’s goals. Learn more in: Out of Trauma Comes Strength: The Trauma-Informed Positive Education (TIPE) Model

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Theory developed by Duckworth (2016) to describe the role of passion and perseverance in order to obtain long-term goals. Learn more in: The Magic of a Local Academic Community for Online Adult Learners in Completing the Doctoral Journey

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Courage and resolve to persevere. Learn more in: Toward a Definition of a Gifted and Talented Teacher: Case Analysis

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A personality trait broadly defined as a nuanced blend of persistence and passion that many scholars, educators, and professional recruiters believe is essential to success ( Ruckno, 2020 ). Learn more in: Authentic Experiences of CHamoru Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Willingness to overcome disappointment, boredom, and loss to keep going. Learn more in: Regionalism: Assessing Students' Academic Resilience Through Reading and Response Activities