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Thriving Amidst Economic Challenges: Perceived Agency, Grit, and the Moderating Role of Socioeconomic Status Among Youths in Kaduna Metropolis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Economic instability across the world continues to narrow the opportunities available to young people, making it important to clarify how personal psychological strengths interact with socioeconomic conditions in shaping positive youth outcomes. Guided by Social Cognitive Theory and Grit Theory, this study examined perceived agency, grit, and thriving among youths experiencing economic difficulty, while testing socioeconomic status (SES) as a moderator of these relationships.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21277292

Authors: Adeniyi, I., Prosper, Hawa M. Aigboje, PhD, PhD, Ruwan, I., I., Felix.

Language: English

Topic: Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7167802499

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