THE PREDICTIVE ROLE OF GRIT ON METACOGNITION IN TURKISH UNFVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between metacognition and grit. Participants were 352 university students who were enrolled in Sakarya University, in Turkey. In this study, the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory and the Grit Scale were used. The relationship between metacognition and grit were examined using correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. In correlation analysis, grit was found positively related to metacognition. According to results the two-dimensions of grit (consistency of interest and perseverance of effort) predicted metacognition positively. Results were discussed in the light of literature.