GRIT Scale Test

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

2/5

Perseverance of Effort (PoE)

Measures how consistently a person keeps applying effort toward long-term goals despite setbacks and difficulties.

Low persistence

Moderate persistence

High persistence

1 – 2.3: Low persistence | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate persistence | 3.7 – 5: High persistence

A score of 2 indicates low persistence in applying effort, suggesting the person may have difficulty sustaining work toward a goal when obstacles or failures occur.

example score

3/5

Consistency of Interests (CoI)

Measures how consistently a person maintains the same goals and interests over time.

Low stability

Moderate stability

High stability

1 – 2.4: Low stability | 2.5 – 3.9: Moderate stability | 4 – 5: High stability

A score of 3 indicates moderate stability of interests, suggesting you can sustain goals for a while but may occasionally shift focus when circumstances or priorities change.

example score

3/5

Grit (G)

Measures how consistently a person sustains effort and interest toward long-term goals despite setbacks.

Lower grit

Moderate grit

Higher grit

1 – 2.4: Lower grit | 2.5 – 3.7: Moderate grit | 3.8 – 5: Higher grit

A score of 3 indicates moderate grit, suggesting a generally steady ability to persist toward long-term goals with some variability under challenge.

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Students and exam takers

38%OF USERS

People preparing for tough courses, exams, or admissions use it to gauge how well they can keep working steadily over months.

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34%OF USERS

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28%OF USERS

People in personal development programs use it to check how persistent they are when progress is slow and setbacks happen.

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RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

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Persistence in applying effort (Piae)

Average

2.7

Normal range

2.1 — 3.2

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Stability of Interests (SoI)

Average

2.6

Normal range

2 — 3.1

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Grit Scale (GS)

Average

2.9

Normal range

2.1 — 3.6

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures perseverance and sustained effort toward long-term goals. It focuses on consistency of interest and follow-through despite setbacks.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 3 minutes. It includes 12 items.

How should items be answered?

Each item should be rated based on typical behavior, not a single recent situation. Responses should reflect long-term patterns.

Is there a right or wrong answer?

No. Results depend on honest self-report and are not a test of knowledge or ability.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the relative level of perseverance and long-term persistence. Results are best interpreted alongside other information and should not be used as the sole basis for high-stakes decisions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

GRIT Scale Test

persistence

This measure assesses trait-level perseverance and consistency of interest in relation to long-term goals. The GRIT Scale is a brief self-report inventory intended to support screening and research applications.

Developed by M. D. Matthews, C. Peterson, and D. R. Kelly, it contains 12 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Responses are used to derive an index of sustained effort and goal-directed persistence over time.

In clinical and applied settings, the GRIT Scale may be used alongside other measures to inform case formulation, treatment planning, or evaluation of behavioral adherence, with interpretation guided by the broader assessment context.

Author: a-l-duckworth, C. Peterson, D. R. Kelly, M. D. Matthews

Literature: Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2007.; Credé, M., Tynan, M. C., & Harms, P. D. Much ado about grit: A meta-analytic synthesis of the grit literature. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2017.

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