Even though they found differential associations with predicted outcomes for the two subscales, their pattern of findings supports the conceptualization of grit as a compound trait. A second-order factor was included in the model, representing the superordinate latent construct grit. The resulting 8-Item scale was named the Short Grit Scale (Grit-S). The model fit improved substantially when two items were removed from each subscale, leaving eight items in total. In a subsequent validation study, Duckworth and Quinn (2009) revisited the issue of model fit. The model fit for a two-factor solution suggested room for improvement, but the scale showed high internal consistency and predictive validity for a variety of success outcomes. They identified a two-factor structure for the scale. On these grounds, the authors selected and piloted items for their measure in the US, resulting in the 12-Item Grit Scale. The scale was intended to be used for adolescents and adults who pursue goals in a variety of domains, thus as a domain-general measure (e.g., not just work or school Duckworth et al., 2007). (2007) developed and validated a self-report questionnaire based on the construct definition of grit as described above. To achieve a certain level of mastery, deliberate practice and initial failures have to be tolerated and, while this process can take months or even years, the initial interest needs to be kept salient. (2007) integrated these findings by introducing a concept that taps these traits and narrows them down to two dimensions: perseverance of effort and consistency of interest. Based on biographical information, abilities such as perseverance, zeal, and integration toward goals seemed to be important for achievement in addition to talent or intelligence ( Cox, 1926 Galton, 1892 Terman & Oden, 1947). (2007) in light of a history of research investigating the relevant indicators for personal success. The construct was introduced by Duckworth et al. It entails “working strenuously toward challenges, maintaining effort and interest over years despite failure, adversity, and plateaus in progress” ( Duckworth et al., 2007, pp. Grit is a construct originating in positive psychology that can be defined as trait-level perseverance of effort and consistency of interest ( Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, & Kelly, 2007). All in all, our results indicate the validity of the BISS-8 Scale and show the importance to account for grit in different domains. Moreover, the validity of the BISS-8 Scale was also supported for adolescents by replicating the measurement model. Finally, in Study 3 ( N = 271 high school students), we found differential correlations with school achievement for domain-specific grit. Study 2 ( N = 173 university students) investigated the correlations of grit with external criteria such as grade point average (GPA), generalized self-efficacy, general academic self-concept, and personality traits. We conducted three studies to investigate the BISS-8 Scale: in Study 1 ( N = 525 university students) confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) replicated a two-dimensional higher-order structure for the scale. The present research aimed to establish and validate a German version of the Short Grit Scale by Duckworth and Quinn (2009), named the BISS-8 ( Beharrlichkeit and Beständiges Intere sse) Scale, and to test for the domain specificity of grit in an educational context. Previous research has shown that domain-general grit is a predictor of educational and vocational success. The construct grit originates from positive psychology and describes an individual’s tendency to persistently pursue long-term goals despite challenges or obstacles.
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