Gambaran Grit pada Guru Di Daerah Tertinggal

Abstract

This research is based on the importance of grit, defined by Duckworth (2007) as perseverance and consistency of long-term interest, as a psychological factor influencing teachers’ resilience in underdeveloped areas. Teachers in Ranah Batahan face limited facilities, geographic barriers, and workload pressures, making grit essential for sustaining professional commitment. The aim of this study is to describe the level of grit among teachers in such contexts. The study applied a descriptive quantitative method with 211 teachers selected through accidental sampling. The instrument used was the Grit Scale developed by the Faculty of Psychology, USU (2025), measuring the aspects of consistency of interest and perseverance of effort. The results revealed that most teachers fell into the medium grit category (63.9%), with 15.2% in the low category and 20.8% in the high category. By gender, female teachers were more often in the high grit category (21.6%) compared to males (19.4%). Based on teaching experience, teachers with 5–15 years of service tended to fall in the medium category, while those with 9–14 years appeared more in the high category. These findings align with Duckworth’s theory, emphasizing that grit enables individuals to remain consistent in interest and persistent in effort despite environmental obstacles. Keywords: Grit, teacher, underdeveloped area