Gratitude and Grit as Predictors of Wellbeing among Adolescents

Abstract

The present study contributes to the growing literature on positive psychological strengths and adolescent wellbeing by examining the roles of grit and gratitude. Using a quantitative, descriptive research design, the study targeted a sample of 382 adolescents aged 12–18. Participants completed the Grit Scale (Duckworth et al., 2007), the Gratitude Scale (McCullough et al., 2002), the Adolescent Wellbeing Scale (Zebu et al., 2025), and a personal data sheet prepared by the investigator. Grit emerged as a major and consistent predictor of wellbeing, reinforcing its relevance as a core strength in helping adolescents manage developmental challenges. In contrast, gratitude despite strong empirical support in other cultural contexts was not significantly associated with adolescent wellbeing in this sample. These findings underscore the importance of culturally and developmentally sensitive psychological research. They also highlight the need for further studies to explore the nuanced roles of grit and gratitude across diverse adolescent populations.