Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2021
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
First Advisor
Melinda Valliant
Second Advisor
Martha Bass
Third Advisor
Anne Bomba
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Client experience is an important consideration in physical and occupational therapy (known as rehabilitation therapy.) The personality trait of grit has been studied in many different settings and populations and could have an impact on rehabilitation therapy clients’ perceptions and experiences. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between scores on Dr. Angela Duckworth’s Grit Scale (that identifies the presence and strength of grit) and perceptions of experiences by rehabilitation therapy clients. Seven males and twelve females (age: 56.78 ± 15.83) participated in this study. The Grit Scale was used to assess participants’ grit. Multiple-choice questions were used to collect data on participants’ experiences in rehabilitation therapy. This study found moderate positive correlations (r = .432, p = .065) between grit and positive perceptions of progress in therapy, as well as between grit and positive reasons behind completing assigned at-home exercises (r = .45, p < .05), an important aspect of rehabilitation success. Studying grit is important to the fields of physical and occupational therapy because clients with different levels of grit may view their challenges in therapy differently accordingly and understanding grit in clients may help therapists improve client experience and progress in treatment. Findings from this study can be used to help improve rehabilitation therapy clients’ experiences.
Recommended Citation
Kisch, Kamilla, "The Relationship of Rehabilitation Therapy Clients and Grit: A Pilot Study" (2021). Honors Theses. 1667.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1667
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