Exploring the Grit Effect on Personality and Achievement Motivation of Migrated Students

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Page: 220-226

Sahana Basheer¹ and Anu Joy Singh² (MES College, Marampally, Aluva, Kerala, India affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala¹ and Department of Psychology, MES College Marampally, Aluva, Kerala²)

Student success in modern education involves more than just knowledge acquisition. Non-cognitive factors such as psychological constructs like grit, personality traits, and achievement motivation are increasingly recognized as important for academic success, persistence, and personal growth. Grit is defined as the sustained and consistent effort toward long-term goals. Personality refers to the distinct patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that characterize an individual. Achievement motivation plays a crucial role in influencing students’ performance, representing the inner drive to set and accomplish personal goals. The present study explored the effect of grit on personality and achievement motivation among migrated students. A total of 151 samples aged between 18-25 years were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires: the 12-item Grit Scale, NEO Five-Factor Inventory, and Achievement Motivation Scale. Statistical analyses included inferential statistics such as independent sample t-tests, Pearson correlation, and linear regression. The results indicated significant differences between high and low grit individuals in personality traits like neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness, and achievement motivation. Additionally, there was a positive correlation between grit and traits like openness, conscientiousness, and achievement motivation, and a negative correlation with neuroticism. Regression analysis found that grit significantly predicts achievement motivation. The findings have important implications across education, workplace environments, and personal development, emphasizing the value of nurturing non-cognitive skills like grit for long-term success.