Abstract

The present study aimed to empirically examine the validity of grit among language learners and its relation to vocabulary knowledge. Grit is defined as a trait that is characterised by a tendency to be passionate about and persevere towards the achievement of long-term goals. A newly developed questionnaire, L2-Grit Scale, which assesses perseverance of effort and consistency of interest in language learning was used. The construct validity was evaluated, and bi-factor CFA was supported. The convergent and divergent validity of the grit constructs were tested against operationalisations of related motivational constructs. The results suggest that the L2-Grit Scale is, reliable, valid and suitable for use in L2 research. With regard to predictive validity, grit has shown to have a non-significant direct effect on later vocabulary knowledge. Rather, initial grit was only indirectly associated with later vocabulary knowledge through the mediation role of later endorsement of grit.

摘要

本研究旨在实证研究语言学习者之间的毅力有效性及其与词汇知识的关系。毅力被定义为一种特征，其特征在于对长期目标的热情和坚持不懈的趋势。使用了新近开发的L2-Grit量表，用于评估学生在学习过程中的毅力和兴趣的一致性。评价构建体的有效性，并支持双因素CFA。沙砾构造的收敛性和发散性针对相关动机构造的可操作性进行了测试。结果表明，L2-粒度量表是可靠，有效的，适合用于L2研究。关于预测有效性，沙粒已显示对以后的词汇知识没有明显的直接影响。而是