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Grit as Perseverance in Physical Activity Participation
Stina Rutberg1, Lars Nyberg1, Darla Castelli2
1Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87 Luleå, Sweden.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 5, 2020
Summary
This study explored grit and physical activity in schools. Findings suggest grit, linked to motivation and goal-setting, could enhance sustainable physical activity interventions for children.
Area of Science:
- Child Health Behavior
- Educational Psychology
- Physical Activity Promotion
Background:
- Childhood is crucial for developing lifelong healthy behaviors.
- Promoting sustainable healthy behaviors in children is a key public health goal.
- Understanding the role of grit in physical activity within schools is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore students' and teachers' awareness of grit.
- To understand experiences with grit as a health-promoting factor.
- To investigate the relationship between grit and physical activity in a school setting.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative data collection using the Short Grit Scale.
- Qualitative data collection via focus group interviews.
- Involved 55 students and 3 teachers.
Main Results:
- Weak to non-significant correlations between teacher and student grit ratings.
- Students and teachers understood grit but perceived it differently.
- Grit is not viewed as fixed; associated with motivation, meaningfulness, and goal-setting.
Conclusions:
- Grit is a potentially valuable factor for promoting sustainable physical activity.
- Interventions targeting grit may enhance long-term engagement in physical activity.
- Further research is warranted to explore grit's role in pediatric health behaviors.
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