Grit, Hope and Meaning in Life: A Correlational Study

Abstract

The study examines the relationships between Boost in Tolerance, Need to Belong, and Satisfaction in Life among undergraduate university students. A total of 576 students (M = 21 years) from various faculties and departments participated in the study, with an equal number of male and female respondents. Using a purposive sampling technique, participants completed validated scales: the Grit scale, , the Hope scale, and Meaning in life .The results shows positive association between grit and hope (r = .32, p < 0.01), grit and meaning in life (r = 0.27, p < 0.01), hope and meaning in life (r = .44, p < 0.01), indicating that individuals with higher consistent and hope full tend to experience a greater sense of life purpose. Gender differences were observed, with females scoring significantly higher on grit (t = -1.5, p = 0.05) and hope (t = -3.2, p < 0.01) as compared to males, while no significant gender differences were found in meaning in life (t = 0.93, p = 0.17). The study highlights the importance of fostering grit and hope to enhance students’ goal-directed behavior and life satisfaction. Future research should explore longitudinal effects and cultural influences on these psychological constructs.