Abstract
This study examined how the triarchic model of grit (i.e., perseverance of effort, consistency of interests, and adaptability to situations) is related to cultivation of genuine happiness, loneliness, and COVID-19 anxiety in American (N=643) and Filipino (N=546) undergraduate students. It also explored whether grit had indirect effects on such social and well-being outcomes via relatedness needs satisfaction and meaning in life. Results of structural equation modeling demonstrated that whereas all grit dimensions were linked to increased relatedness needs satisfaction and meaning in life in the United States, only consistency and adaptability were associated with such outcomes in the Philippines. Meaning in life was related to increased cultivation of happiness and reduced loneliness in both societies. Relatedness needs satisfaction was associated with higher happiness as well as decreased COVID-19 anxiety and loneliness in the United States and Philippines. Finally, evidence supported indirect effects of grit on cultivation of genuine happiness via relatedness needs satisfaction and meaning in life in both settings. This research complements existing literature on the relational and psychological benefits of staying gritty in different societies. Copyright © 2021 Asian Association of Social Psychology.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Jul 2021 |
| Event | The 14th Biennial Conference of the Asian Association of Social Psychology - Seoul, Korea, Republic of Duration: 29 Jul 2021 → 31 Jul 2021 http://aasp2021seoul.org/html/ |
Conference
| Conference | The 14th Biennial Conference of the Asian Association of Social Psychology |
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| Abbreviated title | AASP 2021 |
| Country/Territory | Korea, Republic of |
| City | Seoul |
| Period | 29/07/21 → 31/07/21 |
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