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Saudi students showed high L2 grit in English study

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Research area:PsychologyGrit, Self-Efficacy, and MotivationGrit

What the study found

Saudi university students learning English for academic purposes showed relatively high L2 grit, meaning perseverance of effort and consistency of interest in language learning. Gender was not a significant factor, but students in scientific disciplines reported higher grit than those in humanities, and higher self-reported English proficiency was positively related to both grit dimensions.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that the findings provide theoretical and pedagogical insights into the role of L2 grit, which refers to sustained effort and interest in learning a second language, in foreign language learning and instruction.

What the researchers tested

The study used a quantitative design with 188 Saudi university students enrolled in English for academic purposes courses at a public university in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

What worked and what didn't

Students reported higher levels of both perseverance of effort and consistency of interest. Gender did not significantly influence grit levels. Scientific-discipline students scored higher than humanities students on both grit dimensions, and both dimensions were positively correlated with self-reported English proficiency.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe detailed limitations beyond the study’s specific sample of 188 students from one public university in Saudi Arabia. The findings are based on questionnaire responses and self-reported English proficiency.

Key points

  • The study found relatively high L2 grit among Saudi university students learning English for academic purposes.
  • Gender was not a significant factor in grit levels.
  • Students in scientific disciplines reported higher perseverance of effort and consistency of interest than humanities students.
  • Both grit dimensions were positively correlated with self-reported English proficiency.
  • The authors say the findings offer theoretical and pedagogical insights for foreign language learning and instruction.

Disclosure

Research title:
Saudi students showed high L2 grit in English study
Publication date:
2026-03-10
DOI:
10.3389/feduc.2026.1737377
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