Portuguese Validation of the Grit-S scale for the sport context

Birr, Caroline; Mendo, António-Hernández; Monteiro, Diogo; Rosado, António

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Birr, Caroline

Mendo, António-Hernández

Monteiro, Diogo

Rosado, António

Abstract(s)

Grit involves a passion and persistent attitude and being able to sustain focus and determination even in the face of obstacles and failures.Perseverance in effort contributes to the achievement of mastery and consistency in interests promotes the commitment to deliberate practice in pursuit of excellence. The goal of the study was to validate the Portuguese Short Grit Scale specifically within the context of sports.The researchers gathered a sample of 446 federated athletes(328 males and 190 females; M age = 17,60 years; SD = 6,27). After removing one item from the Grit–S, the confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the two-factor structure of the scale is appropriate in the Portuguese context. The measurement model was found be invariant in function of gender. Additionally, we found a significant negative correlation between consistency of interests and persistence. This suggests that the adapted Portuguese Short Grit Scale is a reliable and valid tool that can be used by coaches and sport psychologists to assess grit among portuguese athletes.

Keywords

Validity Questionnaire Consistency of interests Perseverance of effort Sport context

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/8800

Citation

Birr, C.; Hernandéz-Mendo, A.; Monteiro, D. y Rosado, A. (2023). Portuguese Validation of the Grit-S scale for the sport context. Cuadernos de Psicología del Deporte, 23(3), 150-167