Relationship between GRIT and Psychological Well-being: A Study among Nursing Students in Madurai

Abstract

Nursing programs are known for being academically demanding, requiring mastery of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. In this context, Grit enables students to stay focused and persevere through difficult courses like anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical training, even when faced with setbacks which in turn might have a potential influence on their psychological well-being. Hence, this study aims to understand the relationship between Grit and Psychological well-being among nursing students. The study included 47 nursing students in total. The Grit Scale created by Angela Duckworth in 2007, was used to measure GRIT, and the 18-item Psychological Well-Being Scale, created by Carol Ryff in 1995, was used to measure psychological well-being. Grit and psychological well-being were found to be significantly positively correlated, suggesting that individuals who had greater levels of grit also had higher levels of psychological well-being. Additionally, grit has a strong positive correlation with psychological well-being dimensions like positive relations and self-acceptance. The findings emphasize the need to develop grit to improve students’ psychological well-being. Fostering grit in students can greatly improve their psychological well-being by encouraging a positive and resilient mindset.