The Relationship between Cognitive Factors and Noncognitive Factors, Including Grit, and NBCOT® Exam Performance

Abstract

This retrospective study examined the predictive ability of cognitive and non-cognitive factors, including grit, on first attempt pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam. A convenience sample of 226 graduates from six cohorts of one occupational therapy program was used. Binary logistic regression revealed that grit was not a significant predictor. Program grade point average and verbal and quantitative Graduate Record Examination scores were independent predictors of passing on the first attempt. These findings can be used to identify at-risk students who could benefit from support to increase student success on the licensure exam.

Keywords:

• Grit
• NBCOT
• occupational therapy students

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There are no conflicts of interest relevant to the contents of the article for any of the authors, and there was no funding associated with the current study.

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