Grit and chiropractic students' academic performance: a cross-sectional study.

Area of Science:

• Chiropractic Education
• Psychology in Education

Background:

• Previous research indicates a positive correlation between grit and academic success.
• Understanding grit in chiropractic students is crucial for academic support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess grit levels in chiropractic students.
• To investigate the relationship between grit and academic performance in this cohort.

Main Methods:

• The Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) questionnaire was administered electronically to chiropractic students.
• Data collected included previous GPA and examination retake history.
• Statistical analyses included 2-tailed t tests and 1-way ANOVA.

Main Results:

• A response rate of 87% (n=110) was achieved.
• Students with GPAs between 80-90% had significantly higher grit scores than those with GPAs of 60-70%.
• Students with no exam retakes scored higher on grit than those with 4+ retakes.

Conclusions:

• Higher grit scores correlate with better academic performance in chiropractic students.
• Grit assessment could identify students at risk of academic failure or dropout.
• Further evaluation of grit's role in chiropractic education is recommended.