Grit, Self-Regulated Learning, Self-Determination Theory and Academic Performance of Generation-Z

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know the influence of GRIT, Self-Regulated Learning (SRL), and SelfDetermination Theory (SDT) of motivation on academic performance of generation Z college students. The research was carried out on 425 college students of Business School at ABC private university in Indonesia. Respondents were collected by using a convenience sampling technique. The CB-SEM approach was used in data analysis of this research with PLS-SEM program to evaluate. The result has shown that both the GRIT and SRL process positively influence academic performance, while SDT motivational process does not influence the academic performance. More, SRL process positively influences GRIT and SDT motivational process positively influences SRL process. This study aims to provide input for educators and education managers to understand generation Z behaviour through GRIT and SDT motivation to achieve academic