Grit and Locus of Control in Repeaters of Competitive Exams

Abstract

The present study was conducted to determine grit and locus of control in repeaters of competitive exams. Grit is perseverance towards a long term goal whereas locus of control describes an individual’s belief about the degree of control. Competitive exams are high-stakes tests, and passing them requires perseverance, resolve, and tenacity. This study tries to investigate the psychological elements that repeat test takers should consider in order to succeed. Understanding these elements could aid in the development of more practical strategies by individuals and educators. A sample of 105 participants (N= 70 female, N =35 males) were selected for the purposive sampling technique. Two questionnaires were used for the study: the 12 Item GRIT Scale developed by Angela Duckworth  and Locus Of Control developed by Rotter consisting of 29 items. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation was used to study the data. The findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between grit and locus of control. It was found that there is a negative correlation between grit and locus of control.