An International Validation of the Bolton Unistride Scale (BUSS) of Tenacity
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University of Bolton; University of ChesterPublication Date
2022-03-11
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Academic success at University is increasingly believed to be a combination of personal characteristics like grit, resilience, strength-use, self-control, mind-set and wellbeing. The authors have developed a short 12-item measure of academic tenacity, the Bolton Uni-Stride Scale (BUSS) which incorporates these elements. Previous work in the UK had established the reliability and validity of the BUSS. The present paper reports the findings of an International validation of BUSS across 30 countries (n = 1043). Participants completed the BUSS alongside other recognised scales. Factor analysis revealed an almost identical two-factor solution to previous work and the reliability and validity of the scale were supported using an international sample. The authors recommend however that the scale be used as a single score combining all 12 items. In the light of this, the authors suggest that the BUSS will be a useful measure to incorporate in studies of academic attainment.Citation
Kannangara, C., Allen, R., Hochard, K., & Carson, J. (2022). An International validation of the Bolton Unistride Scale (BUSS) of tenacity. PLoS ONE, 17(3), e0264889. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264889Publisher
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10.1371/journal.pone.0264889
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