Exploring the associations of parenting styles and perceived filial piety with grit among selected Hong Kong undergraduate students

ABSTRACT

Triarchic model of grit (TMG) has conceptualized grit as individuals’ tendency to demonstrate perseverance of effort, consistency of interests, and adaptability to situations. Past studies demonstrated that TMG dimensions predict positive outcomes such as well-being and academic success. However, there is limited research demonstrating the role of social factors in TMG. The current study explored the associations of parenting styles and perceived filial piety with dimensions of grit in Hong Kong undergraduate students. Results showed that only authoritative parenting style positively predicted adaptability to situations. This study underscores the role that parenting plays in sustained motivation to accomplish long-term goals.

KEYWORDS:

• Filial piety
• Hong Kong
• parenting style
• triarchic model of grit

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Lo Ming Annabelle Lee

Ms. Lo Ming Annabelle Lee is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education in The Education University of Hong Kong.

Jesus Alfonso Daep Datu

Dr. Jesus Alfonso Daep Datu is an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Counselling in The Education University of Hong Kong.