Grit
Grit (medicine)
Grit (pronounced: /grɪt/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a person's perseverance and passion for long-term goals. It is often used in the context of psychology and mental health to assess a person's resilience and determination.
Etymology
The term 'grit' originates from the Old English word 'grēot', which means 'sand' or 'gravel'. In the context of psychology and medicine, it was popularized by psychologist Angela Duckworth in her research on success and achievement.
Definition
In medicine, grit is defined as a non-cognitive trait based on an individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal. It is a positive, non-cognitive trait, often evaluated in psychological resilience, defined as an individual's ability to successfully adapt to life tasks in the face of social disadvantage or highly adverse conditions.
Related Terms
- Resilience (psychology): An individual's ability to successfully adapt to life tasks in the face of social disadvantage or highly adverse conditions.
- Perseverance: Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
- Passion (emotion): A strong and barely controllable emotion, often tied to an individual's long-term goals in the context of grit.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grit
- Wikipedia's article - Grit
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