Abstract.Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, and Kelley (2007) introduced “grit” as a “new” performance-related motivational trait. It is conceptualized as a higher-order factor which is based on ...
Abstract. We examined students’ procrastinatory behavior in a specific higher-education learning situation in relation to conscientiousness and neuroticism as well as motivational regulation. We hypothesized that conscientiousness ...
Political skills and working styles: A field studyPolitical skills in organizations (Ferris, Treadway et al., 2005) correspond to an external working style which is characterized by seeking, fostering, and using social contacts at work. Conscientiousness ...