Author: Fathima Nyra, Nida Nowri, Sreekavya M
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04042016
Abstract: The present study examined the relationship between perseverance of effort and goal achievement among college students, with gender considered as a potential moderating variable. A correlational research design was employed with a sample of 130 undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18–23 years in the Thaloor region. Perseverance of effort was measured using the four-item Perseverance subscale of the Grit Scale, and goal achievement was assessed through a self-report measure of perceived goal progress developed for the study
The findings revealed a significant positive association between perseverance of effort and goal achievement, indicating that sustained effort is meaningfully related to perceived goal progress. Although a gender difference was observed in levels of perseverance of effort, gender did not significantly moderate the relationship between perseverance of effort and goal achievement. These findings highlight the importance of sustained effort in supporting adaptive goal-directed behavior among college students.
Keywords: Perseverance of Effort, Goal Achievement, Gender, College Students, Positive Psychology.
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