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Howard, Jackson M.; Nicholson, Bonnie C.; Chesnut, Steven R. – Journal of College Student Development, 2019
Grit is a trait that describes the drive to succeed above and beyond natural intelligence. While grit has been associated with positive academic outcomes, few researchers have investigated the predictors of grit, such as parenting. We examined the influence of parenting on grit and academic success in 226 college students. Results indicated that…
Descriptors: Correlation, Parenting Styles, Parent Influence, Measures (Individuals)
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Turner, Erlanger A.; Chandler, Megan; Heffer, Robert W. – Journal of College Student Development, 2009
Parenting styles have consistently been shown to relate to various outcomes such as youth psychopathology, behavior problems, and academic performance. Building on the research in the parenting style literature, along with examining components of self-determination theory, the present study examined the relations among authoritative parenting…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Undergraduate Students, Self Efficacy, Academic Achievement