Grit and Self-Efficacy Among Adolescents: A Correlational Study

Author(s)	Dr. Ajitha V A, Ms. Hessa K H, Ms. Amina Nourin S N, Ms. Hisan V S
Country	India
Abstract	Self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in their capacity to accomplish specific tasks successfully, while grit represents the sustained passion and perseverance toward long-term goals. The present study aimed to examine the correlation between self-efficacy and grit among adolescents from different academic backgrounds, namely engineering students, NEET repeaters, and undergraduate students in science and arts. Data were collected from a sample of 60 students (15 from each group), aged between 18 and 20 years, using the 12-item Grit Scale and the 10-item General Self-Efficacy Scale. Results revealed that NEET repeaters exhibited higher levels of grit and self-efficacy compared to other groups, possibly due to their strong motivation to achieve academic goals. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between grit and self-efficacy. These findings highlight the importance of these psychological attributes in fostering perseverance and success among adolescents across academic disciplines.
Keywords	Grit, Self-Efficacy, Adolescents, Academic Streams, Motivation
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-02
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.63929
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbhrc4

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