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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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Exploring the Relationship between Grit and Flourishing: Are There Gender Differences?

Mohammad Izzat Akmal Bin Shariff, Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, Rozainee Khairudin

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i3/12193

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Grit and flourishing are important constructs that focus on self-potential of individuals, yet there are mixed findings about gender differences in grit and flourishing. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the relationship between grit and flourishing among university students. In addition, this study also aimed to examine gender differences in grit and flourishing. This study employed a survey design by administering a questionnaire to 143 undergraduate students. The Short Grit Scale was used to measure grit and The Flourishing Scale was used to measure flourishing. Pearson correlation analysis and regression were used in this study. The findings of the study found that there was a significant relationship between grit and flourishing. Meanwhile, the results of regression analysis showed that 21% of the variance was contributed by grit to flourishing. Results also showed no significant difference of grit and flourishing based on gender. Findings of this study imply the importance of grit and flourishing in helping to increase the potential of individuals. Further research can explore the role of grit and flourishing in empowering self-efficacy and well-being among individuals.

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In-Text Citation: (Shariff et al., 2022)
To Cite this Article: Shariff, M. I. A. bin, Sulaiman, W. S. W., & Khairudin, R. (2022). Exploring the Relationship between Grit and Flourishing: Are There Gender Differences? International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(3), 519–530.