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GPRS

The Grit Psychological Resources Scale is a 20-item self-report assessment which evaluates the core psychological attributes that facilitate long-term commitment and resilience. It specifically identifies the internal resources an individual utilizes to maintain passion and steady persistence toward significant, enduring objectives, on the dimensions of interest, purpose, practice, and hope.

Instructions

Please fill in all questions. The result will be displayed live once all questions have been answered.

1. I am able to tolerate uncertainty with the way forward.
2. I am always looking to learn new things.
3. I am usually aware of my behaviour.
4. I can work outside my comfort zone.
5. I usually persist with learning.
6. I am committed to my goals.
7. I pursue activities that are of value to me.
8. My goals provide purposeful direction.
9. I try to learn from bad experiences.
10. I can overcome negative emotions when things are tough.
11. I usually rebound after difficulties.
12. I have the capabilities to be successful.
13. As a rule I keep trying until I figure things out.
14. I am good at dealing with challenges.
15. What I want to achieve is clear to me.
16. Continuous improvement is important to me.
17. Feedback helps me to improve.
18. I can improve my capabilities with effort.
19. I find most problems can be solved.
20. I can usually find a way to get things done.

Live score

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Scoring Instructions

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The scoring meaning is based on a 1 to 7 range. The midpoint is 4.00, which represents a neutral or inconsistent baseline.

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1.00 – 2.99 (Low Resource Level): Indicates a significant deficit in the psychological assets needed for grit. Individuals in this range likely struggle to stay motivated, feel easily discouraged by failure, and may lack a clear sense of direction or interest in their pursuits.

3.00 – 4.99 (Moderate Resource Level): Represents the "average" or "neutral" range. A score of 4.00 is the midpoint. This indicates a person has some foundational grit but may be inconsistent, showing great passion one day but struggling to maintain it when the workload becomes monotonous or difficult.

5.00 – 7.00 (High Resource Level): Indicates a robust psychological toolkit. Scores in this range suggest the individual has the mental frameworks (Hope, Interest, Purpose, and Practice) necessary to sustain effort and interest over years, not just weeks.

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