A Cultivating Grit Through Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Among Indonesian Islamic Primary School Students
Elwas Berdha Krismona, Santy Andrianie, Arifah Wulandari, Khairul Bariyyah, Abu Yazid Abu Bakar, Anastasya Restuningsih
SCAFFOLDING Jurnal Pendidikan Islam dan Multikulturalisme August 8, 2026 DOI: 10.37680/scaffolding.v8i2.9791 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Correlational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 267 |
| Population | Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 at Islamic elementary schools in East Java and Central Java |
| Measures | Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM), Self-Compassion Scale Short Form for Children (SCS-SF-C), Grit Scale for Elementary School |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Mindfulness and self-compassion together significantly influenced grit among Islamic elementary school students, according to multiple linear regression. The authors suggest that students' ability to recognize their experiences without judgment and treat themselves well contributes to forming perseverance in achieving goals. |
Abstract
Grit is an individual's ability to maintain perseverance and commitment in achieving long-term goals. Low grit among students results in decreased motivation to learn, reduced academic responsibility, and an increased risk of dropping out of school. This study aims to examine the effects of mindfulness and self-compassion on grit among Islamic elementary school students. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The study subjects consisted of 267 students in grades 4, 5, and 6 from Islamic elementary schools in the provinces of East Java and Central Java. Data were obtained through the distribution of psychological scales adapted from the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM), the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form for Children (SCS-SF-C), and the Grit Scale for Elementary School. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression. The results showed that mindfulness and self-compassion significantly influenced students' grit. These findings suggest that students' ability to recognize their experiences without judgment and treat themselves well fully contributes to the formation of perseverance in achieving goals. This study recommends developing a mindfulness- and self-compassion-based guidance and counseling service program, integrated with Islamic values , to improve students' grit.