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Childhood Experiences Shape Grit in India's Gen Z
10/16/2025
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Story summary
- A study published in Psychological Reports examines how childhood experiences relate to grit among Generation Z in India.
- The study finds negative and positive childhood experiences influence grit via emotional regulation.
- Adverse experiences link to lower grit and poorer emotional regulation, and benevolent experiences relate to higher grit.
- Structural equation modeling shows emotional regulation fully mediates these relationships.
- Limitations exist; authors advocate promoting supportive childhood environments and stronger emotional regulation.
