What Shall We Do About Grit? A Critical Review of What We Know and What We Don't Know
Crede M · 2018
grade Dcritiqueindependentnot-applicable
Sample
Not applicable - narrative critique built on the author's own meta-analysis
Population
Not applicable.
Design
Expert commentary, graded D as such, retained because it states the applied implication of the meta-analytic record plainly.
Key findings
Argues there is no reason to accept the combination of perseverance and passion for long-term goals into a single grit construct, no evidence that grit strongly predicts educational success, and no evidence that it responds well to interventions. Recommends redirecting effort to predictors more amenable to intervention.
Genetic confound
Not applicable.
Replication notes
Not applicable.
DOI / URL
10.3102/0013189X18801322
Effects
| Outcome | Metric | Value | Measure | Timing | Vs | Horizon | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grit as a unified construct | verdict | no reason to accept perseverance and passion as one construct | mixed | not applicable | none | not-applicable | non-cognitive |
| Grit's responsiveness to intervention | verdict | no evidence that it responds well | mixed | not applicable | none | not-applicable | non-cognitive |
Cited by
- Are self-control and grit teachable levers on achievement?mixedconf: highgc: medium