GRIT Scale Test
Understand your perseverance toward long-term goals in just 3 minutes. Get a quick, reliable snapshot of resilience and follow-through for coaching, hiring, or development.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Persistence in applying effort (Piae)
Average
2.7
Normal range
2.1 — 3.2
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5
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Stability of Interests (SoI)
Average
2.6
Normal range
2 — 3.1
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Grit Scale (GS)
Average
2.9
Normal range
2.1 — 3.6
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5
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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
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GRIT Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
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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