Grit Personality and Life Satisfaction of College Students

Grit is the ability to regain oneself up after failing and try again to accomplish a goal. This study investigates the relationship between students' grit personality and their life satisfaction. It examined the students' consistency of interest and perseverance of effort, as well as their perceived levels of affective and cognitive satisfaction. The researchers used a descriptive correlational design to identify the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The study involved 153 third-year Criminology students, who were tested using revised questionnaire which was validated, and reliability tested. Data analysis involved Mean and Standard Deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Results revealed that students highly possessed grit personality. They are also highly satisfied in life. There is a moderate positive correlation between grit personality and satisfaction in life. Students understand their purpose of going to school. They know that as students, they need to persevere and consistent with their desire to finish amid obstacles in life. Their awareness made them feel satisfied to life. Students’ continuous passion, positive attitude and the perseverance will help them have more in life.