Grit, general self‐efficacy, and life satisfaction: The mediating role of hope

Abstract This study examines the mediating role of hope in the relationship between grit, general self‐efficacy, and life satisfaction. The sample of the study consisted of 485 university students (68.7% female). The age of the participants ranged from 18 to 39 (Mean: 20.85, SD: 2.30). According to the findings of the study, positive significant relationships were found between grit, general self‐efficacy, hope and life satisfaction. hope fully mediated the impact of grit on life satisfaction. Additionally, hope fully mediates the effect of general self‐efficacy on life satisfaction. These findings suggest that grit and general self‐efficacy associated with life satisfaction can be better understood with hope. Hope can be a factor that increases individuals' resilience and general self‐efficacy and is an important aspect of positive‐based interventions.