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Effects of hobby persistence on development of grit in children: Mediating effect of self-esteem

Abstract

This study aimed to explore whether persistence with a hobby predicts high levels of grit and whether self-esteem mediates this relationship. Using data from the 11th, 12th, and 13th waves of the Panel Study on Korean Children (PSKC), this study examined the relationship between a hobby, grit, and self-esteem among 1,230 children. First, we classified the children into three groups based on the duration of participation in their hobby (no hobby, temporary hobby, continuous hobby). Next, we examined the relationship between persistence with a hobby and grit. The results showed that children in the continuous hobby group were grittier than those in the temporary hobby or no hobby group. Interestingly, no significant difference in grit was observed between children in the temporary hobby group and those in the no hobby group. Additionally, the effects of a persistent hobby on grit were fully mediated by self-esteem. This study suggests that continuous participation in a hobby can increase children’s self-esteem and contribute to the development of grit.

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Submission Date
2024-04-13
Revised Date
2024-05-10
Accepted Date
2024-05-17

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