Validating the Chinese Version of Triarchic Model of Grit Scale in Technical-Vocational College Students

The Triarchic Model of Grit Scale (TMGS), a measure that assesses individuals' dispositions to show "perseverance," "passion" (or "consistency of interests"), and "adaptability" for long-term goals, had acceptable psychometric properties in Filipino student samples. However, there is scant evidence on the validity of this scale in other societies. This research explored the psychometric validity of the Chinese version of TMGS in selected technical--vocational college students in Shenzen, China. Results demonstrated that the scores from the three-factor model of grit were valid and reliable. In addition, whereas "perseverance" and "adaptability" were linked to increased life satisfaction and positive emotions, "consistency" was not related to such criterion variables. Further, "perseverance" and "adaptability" were associated with lower negative emotions, while "consistency" was linked to increased levels of undesirable emotions.