Essays about: "Grit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the word Grit.

  1. 1. Navigating the Happiness Economics Landscape: Mapping the Influences on Life Satisfaction and Possible Interventions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Klendeta Bivolaku; Linn Hellqvist; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Happiness Economics; Personality traits; Life satisfaction; World Bank’s STEP survey; WVS; Double-lasso; Forward selection;

    Abstract : This study explores factors that influence subjective well-being in low- and middle-income countries by analysing unique individual- and country-level data. The study focuses on several unexplored determinants including personality traits, economic shocks and cultural differences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rethinking Learning in the Information Age : Through an Analysis of the Novel Where the Crawdads Sing

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för barndom, utbildning och samhälle (BUS)

    Author : Shuyu Zhang; [2023]
    Keywords : learning; information age; education;

    Abstract : This essay focuses on the topic of learning, examining it from two perspectives: the learning process of the main character Kya in the novel Where the Crawdads Sing, and the learning experiences of the young generation growing up in the information age. The essay has explored the elements of grit (passion and persistence), boredom, self-complexity, learning outcomes, and the learning environment through Kya's learning journey, drawing insights from psychological research and educational theories in the first section of the essay. READ MORE

  4. 3. Crossfit and sports psychology : Elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions on mental toughness– a qualitative interview study

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Johanna Westin; [2023]
    Keywords : CrossFit; sports psychology; mental toughness; sports science; crossfit athletes; elite sports; tränarlänkdiverse;

    Abstract : The aim of the present study was to review the elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions of the importance of mental toughness to achieve optimal performance. A number of other research studies looking at psychological factors such as grit and mental toughness supports the idea that elite athletes should develop their mental capacity to improve their individual performance. READ MORE

  5. 4. Masculinity Beyond the Battlefield: Exploring Masculinities inside the Swedish Armed Forces and its Connection to the Private Sphere

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Anton Janzén; [2023]
    Keywords : Masculinities; Hegemonic Masculinities; SwAF; Militarized Masculinities; Civil Life; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to analyse how masculinities inside the SwAF are manifested as well as how these affect the civil life of male soldiers. This is achieved by using a set of individual case studies where semi-structured interviews serve as the main data. READ MORE

  6. 5. A portrait of a crypto investor

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Gabriel Dagsanth; Victor White; [2022]
    Keywords : Crypto Investors; Cryptocurrencies; Theory of Planned Behaviour;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate the new phenomena of crypto through a quantitative study based on a sample of n=31 crypto investors. The study portrays key characteristics of crypto investors as well as to what extent these characteristics affect attitudes towards the crypto market, and consequently, investing behavior. READ MORE