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Increasing ‘grit’ personality trait is possible, predicting college students’ improved  academic success

Increasing ‘grit’ personality trait is possible, predicting college students’ improved academic success

Posted by Delia Croessmann on April 26, 2019

Current psychological studies suggest that the personality trait of “grit,” or strength of character, is a better predictor of academic success among college students than more commonly used measures such as a standardized test scores and demographic indicators.

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