Grit and Flourishing: An Exploration of Migrant Students’ Well-Beingin Indonesia

Abstract

Migrant students in Indonesia face significant adaptation challenges affecting their well-being. While grit—defined by passion and perseverance—is a potential factor in supporting flourishing, studies focusing on the unique cultural and social backgrounds of Indonesian migrant students remain scarce. This study employed a quantitative, correlational design to address this gap. Participants were active migrant students from various Indonesian universities, selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected using Indonesian-adapted versions of the Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) and the PERMA Profiler, then analyzed using linear regression. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between grit and overall flourishing (r = 0.386, p<0.01), including all five dimensions. Grit accounted for 14.9% of the variance in flourishing, with the strongest association found in the accomplishment dimension (20.7%) and the weakest in relationships (4.7%). These findings highlight the positive link between grit and well-being, while suggesting that other factors also play substantial roles. These results contribute to the literature and may inform the development of targeted well-being interventions for migrant students.