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<p>The study examines the relationship between vocational interest development and grit A total of 394 university students in South Korea participated in this study. Data were collected through an online survey that included measures of vocational interests based on Holland’s secondary constructs—differentiation, consistency, vocational identity, interest elevation—and grit, measured using established scales. Specifically, we employed the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) S-type, the Grit Scale assessing <i>perseverance of effort</i> and <i>consistency of interest</i>, and the My Vocational Situation (MVS) Identity Scale—all validated for use in South Korea. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between these constructs. The analysis revealed that higher levels of differentiation, vocational identity, and interest elevation were significantly associated with increased grit. Vocational identity was the most significant predictor of grit and its sub-factors, consistency of interest, and perseverance of effort. Differentiation positively predicted consistency of interest, while interest elevation showed a negative association. The findings suggest that vocational interest development, particularly vocational identity, could play a significant role in enhancing grit among university students. Integrating vocational interest assessments with grit evaluations could offer a more comprehensive approach to career education and counseling, helping students sustain motivation and achieve long-term career goals. Taken together, these results highlight the theoretical relevance of Holland’s secondary constructs and their practical utility for career counseling.</p>

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Vocational Interests as a Predictor of Grit in South Korean University Students

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    2025年12月1日

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  • Yoon-Jung Choi,
  • Ji-Yeon Kim

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The study examines the relationship between vocational interest development and grit A total of 394 university students in South Korea participated in this study. Data were collected through an online survey that included measures of vocational interests based on Holland’s secondary constructs—differentiation, consistency, vocational identity, interest elevation—and grit, measured using established scales. Specifically, we employed the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) S-type, the Grit Scale assessing perseverance of effort and consistency of interest, and the My Vocational Situation (MVS) Identity Scale—all validated for use in South Korea. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between these constructs. The analysis revealed that higher levels of differentiation, vocational identity, and interest elevation were significantly associated with increased grit. Vocational identity was the most significant predictor of grit and its sub-factors, consistency of interest, and perseverance of effort. Differentiation positively predicted consistency of interest, while interest elevation showed a negative association. The findings suggest that vocational interest development, particularly vocational identity, could play a significant role in enhancing grit among university students. Integrating vocational interest assessments with grit evaluations could offer a more comprehensive approach to career education and counseling, helping students sustain motivation and achieve long-term career goals. Taken together, these results highlight the theoretical relevance of Holland’s secondary constructs and their practical utility for career counseling.