Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Psychology
Date of Award
8-2020
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Matthew T. McBee
Committee Members
Ginni Blackhart, Wallace Dixon
Abstract
This paper assessed the redundancy of the construct of grit (Crede, Tynan, Harms, 2017) compared to other similar constructs using structural equation modeling to remove the effect of measurement error. A series of models regressed grit and its subdomains (passion and perseverance of effort) on self-control, conscientiousness, achievement striving, and resilience. The R-squared values for these models ranged from 0.62 to 0.89. It is concluded that the concept of grit is mostly redundant with other constructs and is therefore an example of a Jangle fallacy (Kelley, 1927). The unique aspect of grit is mostly related to its passion subdomain. The latent correlation between the passion and perseverance of effort subdomains was r = 0.19. Further, it was found that several popular measures failed to conform to their intended factor structure.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Godkin, Natasha, "Jangle Fallacy: Is Grit Distinct from Other Psychological Constructs?" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3779. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3779
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.