Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of Frit: A Comprehensive Bibliometric and Scientometric Analysis (1995-2025)

Abstract

Grit, which can be said to be perseverance and enthusiasm towards long-term objectives, has become a central construct in psychology, education, and organizational behaviour. This paper presents a bibliometric and scientometric review of research on grit and its related literature published from 1995 to 2025. Using a dataset of 1,990 documents obtained from Scopus and processed with R Studio (Bibliometrix) and VOSviewer, the study examines publication trends, influential authors, countries, and journals, as well as thematic developments and collaboration networks. Findings reveal that grit research has grown exponentially at an annual rate of 18.65%, with seminal contributions by Duckworth et al. (2007) and the ensuing methodological and conceptual controversy initiated by Credé (2017). Keyword co-occurrence and thematic mapping illustrate the interdisciplinary applications of grit, highlighting its conceptual overlap with resilience, self-efficacy, positive psychology, and educational achievement. Country collaboration patterns underscore the dominance of the United States, alongside the growing contributions of Asia and Europe, reflecting a gradual but meaningful geographic diversification of grit scholarship. The discussion traces the evolution of grit from a focused psychological construct to a multidisciplinary field of inquiry, addressing key debates surrounding its measurement, dimensionality, and predictive validity across diverse populations and contexts. The paper concludes with theoretical and practical implications for educators, organizational leaders, and policymakers seeking to foster perseverance and passion in achievement-oriented settings. Finally, it outlines a future research agenda aimed at refining conceptual clarity, expanding cross-cultural investigations, and integrating grit more deeply with leadership, sustainability, and well-being.

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