Essays about: "motivation and grit"

Found 2 essays containing the words motivation and grit.

  1. 1. Understanding the Effects of Non-Cognitive Skills and Gender Beliefs on Digital Skills: A Longitudinal and Comparative Study Across Four Developing Countries

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Simon Engdahl; Linnea Svanberg; [2021]
    Keywords : computer skills; internet skills; motivation and grit; socio-emotional competence; gender beliefs;

    Abstract : Recognizing the multitude of barriers to digital inclusion in developing countries, this study contributes fresh evidence on predictors of digital skills. Specifically, we examine the effects of non-cognitive skills, which in this paper consists of motivation and grit and socio-emotional competence, and gender beliefs on computer skills and internet skills. READ MORE

  3. 2. Grit and Different Aspects of Well-being: Direct and Indirect Effects via Sense of Coherence and Authenticity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Mia Tiittanen; [2014]
    Keywords : Gender.; Organismic valuing theory; Authenticity; Sense of coherence; Harmony; Life satisfaction; Psychological well-being; Grit; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Grit, the “passion and perseverance for long-term goals” (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews & Kelly, 2007, p. 1087) is strongly related to success in goal attainment even under challenging circumstances. READ MORE