Grit Scale Research Articles

The impact of a growth mindset on high school students' learning subjective well-being: the serial mediation role of achievement motivation and grit.

The learning subjective well-being of high school students has significant value for their academic achievement and future life development. A growth mindset is one of the key factors affecting the learning subjective well-being of high school students. However, research on the mechanism by which a growth mindset affects learning subjective well-being is still relatively limited. Therefore, the study aims to investigate the impact of a growth mindset on the learning subjective well-being of high school students, as well as the role that achievement motivation and grit play as serial mediators in this relationship. This study employed a convenience sampling method to select 708 high school students from Chinese public high schools as participants. The research utilized the Growth Mindset Scale, Achievement Motivation Scale, Grit Scale, and the Learning Subjective Well-being Questionnaire for High School Students to collect data. All data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0, employing Model 6 from Hayes' SPSS PROCESS macro to test the serial mediation model. Our results found that (1) high school students' growth mindset positively predicted their learning subjective well-being. (2) Achievement motivation played a mediating role between a growth mindset and learning subjective well-being among high school students. (3) Grit acted as a mediator between learning subjective well-being and growth mindset among high school students. (4) Achievement motivation and grit served as serial mediators between a growth mindset and learning subjective well-being among high school students. A growth mindset can influence the learning subjective well-being of high school students through achievement motivation and grit. Educators can enhance the learning subjective well-being of high school students by implementing intervention strategies that foster a growth mindset, achievement motivation, and grit.

Escala breve de Grit (Grit-S): Nueva evidencia basada en los modelos AFC y TRIM

Studying grit's measurement helps to understand this psychological phenomenon associated with success. Grit-S structures of one-factor and two-factor have been reported in the literature, but there is a lack of reports based on Item Response Theory (IRT). Therefore, two objectives were proposed: to determine the factorial structure of the Spanish version of the Grit-S and explore the instrument through a Multidimentional Item Response Theory (MIRT) analysis. A nonprobabilistic sample of 899 subjects (41.0% female) was evaluated. The 8 items grit scale was used. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) showed that the two-factor model obtained a good fit (CFI = 0.97, TLI = 0.95, RMSEA [90%CI] = 0.08 [0.07, 0.10]) unlike the one-dimensional model. An exploratory comparison analysis by MIRT also revealed that the two-factor model performed better (p < 0.001). Consequently, a confirmatory analysis determined an adequate fit of the two-factor model (C2 = 45.4; RMSEA [90%CI] = 0.05 [0.04 - 0.07]; TLI = 0.97; CFI = 0.99). Multidimensional discrimination values were within the expected range (> 1; > 1.5), although item 2 had low discrimination. Regarding difficulty, all items had a monotonic increase. The two-factor model fits the data by both CFA and MIRT. Both complementary analyzes demonstrate the potential of Grit-S to measure latent consistency and perseverance factors.

Growth Mindset dan Grit pada Pimpinan Cabang Muhammadiyah

The leaders of Muhammadiyah in branches are the key persons of Muhammadiyah who must be grit in maintaining, developing, and raising Muhammadiyah as the driving force of the Muhammadiyah organization. One of the factors that influence grit is the growth mindset. This study examines the effect of a growth mindset on the grit of Muhammadiyah leaders in branches. The sample is Muhammadiyah leaders in branches from the Purbalingga and Banyumas areas (N=37), taken using convenience sampling. This study uses a quantitative approach by deploying a modified grit scale from Duckworth's theory (2016) and a growth mindset scale adapted from Chen (2021). The results showed no effect of a growth mindset on grit (p>0.05). It is estimated that other factors influence the tenacity of Muhammadiyah leaders. Further discussion is discussed in this study.

Personality and rock-climbing performance progression: a 12-months follow-up

ABSTRACT Although multiple investigations analysed the impact of personality on sport-related practice and outcomes, its contribution to explaining performance in high-risk or extreme sports was not thoroughly investigated. The present investigation pursues three different objectives: (1) identifying whether Five-Factor Model (FFM) personality traits are stable predictors of rock-climbing performance; (2) analysing the extent to which grit consistently explains various facets of rock-climbing performance, over and beyond the FFM traits; and (3) examining the extent to which grit is a consistent predictor of long-term rock-climbing progression. Data on rock-climbing performance was collected with a lag of 12 months after the collection of personality data. Participants (N = 113; 43 females and 70 males) with ages between 17 and 67 (M = 34.19, SD = 10.53) completed a comprehensive measure of rock-climbing performance (times 1 and 2). At time 1, personality was measured with the Big Five Inventory FFM –2 Short Form, and the 12-item Grit Scale, respectively. The International Rock Climbing Research Association (IRCRA) scale was used to measure various facets of rock-climbing performance at both times 1 and 2. Our previous findings were partly replicated, both openness to experience and grit emerging as consistent predictors of rock-climbing performance. However, no personality trait showed a significant association with climbing performance progression.

The development of an instrument to measure the grit of junior high school students using the rasch analysis model

This study aims to obtain a valid and reliable Student Grit Scale and to analyze the feasibility of a measurement instrument using the Rasch Model. This study employed a quantitative research method with a descriptive approach and involved 75 junior high school students. The grit scale developed by Datu, called the Triarchic Model of Grit (TMG), was used in this study. The results of the reliability test showed that Cronbach's Alpha was greater than 0.60 (), indicating that the measurement instrument was reliable. The unidimensional analysis showed that the instrument was feasible because the variance observed in the contrast of 1 to 5 residues contained only values above 15%. Thus, the entire construct of the grit has measured one appropriate variable. This study provides recommendations for the development of a grit measurement instrument to investigate he balance between the topics contained in the questions and the level of ability of students as respondents.

The Influence of Presence Types on Learning Engagement in a MOOC: The Role of Autonomous Motivation and Grit.

We developed a research framework based on the community of inquiry theory to examine the relationship between three kinds of MOOC presence (teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive presence) and learning engagement. Further, we explored the mediating effect of autonomous motivation and the moderating role of grit in this relationship. The online survey included a sample of N = 794 college students (46.473% male) between the ages of 18 and 20. The COI survey instrument, short grit scale, the Utrecht work engagement scale-student scale and academic self-regulation questionnaire were used to test hypotheses. The study results showed that all three MOOC presences (teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive presence) had significant positive relationship with learning engagement. Autonomous motivation had a mediating role in them. Also, the positive relationship between social presence, cognitive presence, and autonomous motivation was stronger for students with a higher level of grit. This study enriches the literature on whether and how the presence knowledge of MOOC courses affects college students' learning engagement, and the complexity of MOOC environments determines that grit plays an indispensable role in the learning process.

Grit and Gratitude as Predictors of Flourishing In Post-Pandemic Students

The Covid-19 pandemic affected the level of individual flourishing, including students. However, research on flourishing with grit and gratitude as predictors still needs to be more explored. This study aims to determine the role of grit and gratitude towards flourishing in post-pandemic students. Voluntary convenience sampling was used to obtain respondents (N = 643 active students in the even semester 2021-2022). Data retrieval uses the grit scale, gratitude scale, and flourishing scale. Data analysis using multiple regression analysis obtained the result of the calculated F value of 490.061 with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). So, the variables grit and gratitude are predictors of flourishing variables. The effective contribution in the R Square column shows a figure of 0.605 or 60.5%. This means that the grit and gratitude variables contribute effectively to the flourishing intention variable by 60.5%. While other variables outside this study influenced the remaining 39.5%. They are partially showing that the most critical role in student flourishing in this study was grit (36.5%) compared to gratitude (24%). This study suggests that those who have higher levels of grit and gratitude will be able to maximize their abilities to obtain a quality and prosperous life, have positive emotions, and good study engagement.

Grit among Nursing Students at Private Nursing Institute of Karachi Pakistan

Grit is a psychological trait that reflects an individual's perseverance and passion for long-term goals. It involves working strenuously towards challenges, maintaining effort and interest over the years despite failure, adversity, and plateaus in progress. Objective: To Evaluate grit among nursing students at the private nursing institute of Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two nursing institutes in Karachi, Pakistan, from July to September 2023. Moreover, this study adopted a convenient sampling technique to approach the study participants. Furthermore, the Grit Scale, developed by Angela Duckworth for the data collection, measures traits such as Consistency of Interest, Perseverance of Effort, and Ambition. Results: The study result shows that among 117 participants, 99.1% are male, and 6.0% are females. Moreover, the grit levels among nursing students, 4.3% had moderate grit, and 95.7% had high grit. Conclusions: Based on the findings, an overwhelming majority of nursing students (95.7%) exhibited high levels of grit, with none showing low grit and a small percentage (4.3%) demonstrating moderate grit. Implementing grit-focused interventions or programs within the nursing education curriculum is recommended. These initiatives can further enhance students' resilience and perseverance, equipping them with the necessary mindset to navigate.

Exploring The Relationship of Grit Personality and Academic Achievement: Adult Learners

Grit is defined to the individual’s level of perseverance and motivation to achieve their long-term goals. The grit can drive students to sustain and finish their study in the time frame allocated. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of students’ grit among part time learners in Technical University in Malaysia and to explore how the grit level difference based on the gender. The study used the descriptive analysis approach. The sample of the study consisted of 148 students, who studied part time (via online), distributed as follows: (95) male and (53) female. To achieve the objectives of the study, an original grit scale (Grit-O) from Duckworth et al. (2007) was utilized. The results of the study revealed that the level of grit of the students were high, and the Grit level of male students were higher than female students. The study concluded that it is important build a strong grit character in students’ mind to have an outstanding academic achievement.

Parenting practices and adolescents’ mental health: Serial mediation by parental acceptance and adolescents’ grit

ABSTRACT This quantitative cross-sectional study assessed the serial mediation effect of perceived parental acceptance and adolescents’ grit on the relationship between effective parenting practices and adolescents’ mental health. A total of 761 school-going adolescents (468 females; aged 13–18 years) from the Klang Valley area were recruited using purposive sampling method. They completed the Perceived Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire, Short Grit Scale, Alabama Parenting Questionnaire, and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. PROCESS macro analysis revealed that the relationship between paternal and maternal effective parenting practices and adolescents’ mental health were independently mediated by both perceived parental acceptance and adolescents’ grit. This shows that effective parenting practices used by fathers and mothers help in reducing adolescents’ mental health issues as effective parenting is perceived as a form of acceptance and is able to improve grittiness in adolescents. Moreover, a serial mediation analysis found that higher usage of effective parenting practices in fathers and mothers are perceived for higher acceptance, contributing to higher grittiness, which then lowers mental health issues in adolescents. Our results suggest that organizations and individuals involved with adolescents should actively promote the adoption of effective parenting techniques by both mothers and fathers to enhance the mental well-being of adolescents.

17 Grit Predicts Lower Cognitive Fatigue in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease Independent of Cognitive Status

Objective:Fatigue, which can be classified into physical and cognitive subtypes (Schiehser et al., 2012), is a common non-motor symptom in persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that has no clear treatment. Cognitive changes, also common in PD (Litvan et al., 2012), may impact how patients perceive fatigue (Kukla et al., 2021). Grit is a personality trait defined as perseverance and passion towards a long-term goal, and is associated with multiple positive outcomes such as lower fatigue levels in healthy individuals (Martinez-Moreno et al., 2021). However, scarce research has examined the relationship between grit and fatigue in persons with PD. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between fatigue (cognitive and physical) and grit, as well as the impact of cognitive status (i.e., cognitive normal vs. mild cognitive impairment [MCI]) on this relationship in non-demented individuals with PD.Participants and Methods:Participants were 70 non-demented individuals with PD who were diagnosed as either cognitively normal (n=20) or MCI (n=50) based on Level II of the Movement Disorder Society PD-MCI criteria. Participants completed the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), which consists of two subscales (cognitive and physical fatigue) that are combined for a total overall fatigue score. Participants also completed the Grit Scale, which consists of items such as ambition, perseverance, and consistency. ANOVAs were conducted to determine differences in grit between PD-cognitively normal vs PD-MCI groups. Correlations and multiple hierarchical regressions controlling for significant demographics (i.e., age, education, sex), mood (i.e., depression, anxiety) and disease variables (i.e., disease duration, Levodopa equivalent dosage) with backwards elimination were conducted to evaluate the relationship between grit and fatigue (MFIS total score and MFIS cognitive and physical fatigue subscales).Results:There was no significant difference in grit total scores between PD patients who were cognitively normal or MCI (p = .336). Higher grit total scores predicted lower MFIS total (ß = -.290, p = .005) and lower cognitive fatigue (ß = -.336, p < .001) scores in the total sample, above and beyond relevant covariates as well as cognitive status. Grit scores were not significantly associated with physical fatigue (ß = -.206, p = .066). Furthermore, cognitive status was not a significant predictor of fatigue scores in any of the models (all p’s > .28).Conclusions:Findings indicate that higher levels of grit are associated with lower levels of fatigue, specifically cognitive fatigue, in individuals with PD. These results held true for those who were cognitively normal or with MCI, suggesting that grit may impact fatigue in non-demented PD patients regardless of cognitive status. These findings underscore the importance of considering grit when assessing or treating fatigue, particularly cognitive fatigue, in persons with PD.

Impact of resilience-based intervention on emotional regulation, grit and life satisfaction among female Egyptian and Saudi nursing students: A randomized controlled trial

AimEvaluate and compare the impact of a resilience-based intervention on emotional regulation, grit and life satisfaction among female Egyptian and Saudi nursing students. BackgroundNursing students should experience a comprehensive learning environment since they are mind-body-spirit creatures. Therefore, nursing education should emphasize growing students' physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being in addition to their knowledge, skills and attitudes. DesignThis study followed a parallel arm randomized controlled trial design. Study participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or control groups in a (1:1) ratio. It was conducted between January 2023 and the end of April 2023. MethodStudents were randomly allocated to the eight-week resilience intervention (n= 60) or a control (n= 60) group (half of the students in each group were from each country). The intervention group received a pamphlet and attended eight weekly 15-person sessions on resilience, grit (perseverance), emotional regulation and self-care. The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, the Short Grit Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scales were administered pre- and immediately post-intervention. ResultsBetween pre- and post-intervention, there were significant improvements in grit (from 41.374.27 to 51.235.22 among Egyptian students with an effect size of 0.663 and from 42.974.30 to 54.103.87 among Saudi students with an effect size of 0.800), as well as mean emotional regulation (from 36.635.11 to 55.707.51 among Egyptian students with an effect size of 0.818 and from 44.606.87 to 61. With a substantial effect size of 0.850 (p0.001), Egyptian nursing students experienced a more significant rise in mean life satisfaction than Saudi nursing students (18.336.54 to 29.305.14). ConclusionResilience-based interventions enhanced emotional regulation, grit and life satisfaction in Egyptian and Saudi female nursing students. Grit, resilience and emotional regulation should be incorporated into nurse training to equip female students with the necessary values and protective factors to succeed in their studies.Given the unique challenges and stressors that female nursing students may face, nursing programs and institutions must provide resources and support services to help students manage stress and build resilience.

The grit scale: Psychometric properties of the Ukrainian translation

The purpose of this work was to translate the Grit Scale into Ukrainian and to assess its construct validity and reliability. The original Grit Scale comprised 12 items, capturing two dimensions of grit: consistency of interest and perseverance of effort. The translation process involved two bilingual researchers utilizing the committee approach, ensuring accurate and linguistically equivalent translation. The translated items, along with instructions and response categories, are presented in this paper. Following pilot-testing with Ukrainian participants, two items were identified as having poor fit with the model and were subsequently removed. This process resulted in the 10-item Ukrainian version of the Grit Scale, which exhibited robust construct validity and reliability. Consequently, this version is considered a valid and reliable tool for assessing consistency of interests and perseverance of effort among Ukrainian adults.•We translated, adapted, and evaluated the psychometric properties of the Grit Scale in the Ukrainian language.•The Ukrainian version of the Grit Scale can be used to measure two dimensions of git: consistency of interests and perseverance of effort in Ukrainian adults.•However, further research is needed to strengthen the validation of this scale and its applicability in different contexts.

Grit Description in High/Vocational School Student of Bandung City

According to student development tasks for high/vocational school students, selecting and preparing a career is an essential aspect of their development. Therefore, these students must engage in career planning, and one of the factors that significantly influences career planning and maturity is their individual personality or level of Grit. Several components related to career development include career maturity, personality effectiveness, career decision-making, and goal setting. One specific personality factor that aligns with the positive psychology approach is Grit, which encompasses effort, diligence, consistency of interest, and adaptability to various situations. In this research, fifty high/vocational school students from Bandung City were selected as the sample for the study. The researchers used the Grit Scale developed by Duckworth as a measuring instrument to assess the students’ level of Grit. The research method employed in this study is descriptive quantitative to provide an overview and description of the Grit personality among the students. The findings of the research indicate that the overall level of Grit in high/vocational school students from Bandung City is low.
 Keywords: grit, career development, high/vocational school student

An Overview Grit Implementation among Psychology Students at Private Universities

In studies, students will face some common problems, such as (a) not being able to complete their studies well, (b) giving up easily when facing learning difficulties, (c) getting a relatively low GPA, and (d) failing to adjust as a new student. This study aims to provide an overview of the implementation of Grit in Psychology students at a Private Universities. Angela Duckworth developed the Grit concept. Duckworth defines Grit as perseverance and passion for long-term goals. This research uses a descriptive quantitative method with a convenience sampling technique. The participants were 336 students, 46 males and 290 females (M: 38.37 and SD: 4.89). Researchers used a Grit scale measuring instrument developed by Angela Duckworth, consisting of 12 items. This measuring instrument is prepared based on two aspects of Grit: perseverance of effort and consistency of interest. Data collection in this study was conducted online using Google Forms. The data processing technique applied is descriptive statistics. The results showed that 243 respondents, or 72%, were classified as Quite Gritty. Meanwhile, 82 respondents, or 25%, have the quality of being classified as Gritty, and the other 3% are classified as not Gritty. Individuals with Quite Gritty refer to individuals who do not easily despair when experiencing difficulties and are persistent in trying to achieve goals. To improve their quality, students need assistance from academic advisors to develop their study plans.

Factors affecting residents’ internal motivation, grit, and well-being

BackgroundResidents completing competency-based medical education for postgraduate training face many challenging situations that may compromise their well-being or result in exhaustion or burnout. Factors described in self-determination theory and grit are important for residents’ achievement of learning outcomes and well-being. This study explored the relationships among internal motivation, grit, well-being, and related factors among non-Western Asian residents.MethodsWe conducted an explanatory sequential mixed-methods survey-based study to explore correlations among satisfaction with basic psychological needs, grit, and well-being from September to November 2021 among residents at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand. Data were collected with the Basic Psychological Needs Scale, Short Grit Scale, and World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index. Next, participants with the highest and lowest scores for each scale were purposively invited to participate in semi-structured interviews. Interview data underwent thematic analysis and data collection continued until saturation was reached.ResultsIn total, 245 residents (51% major ward, 65% female) completed the survey. There were strong associations between internal motivation, grit, and well-being (r = 0.46–0.90). Female residents had higher autonomy and relatedness scores than males (p = 0.04 and p = 0.01, respectively), and residents with less family responsibility had higher relatedness scores than other residents (p = 0.01). Residents who got more sleep had higher autonomy, relatedness, and well-being scores than those that slept less (p < 0.05). Residents who exercised > 5 times/week had higher well-being scores than other residents (p < 0.01). Thirty residents completed interviews. The thematic analysis revealed internal motivation, grit, and well-being were promoted by a supportive learning environment, a well-designed curriculum, actions and personalities of faculty members, and good personal factors.ConclusionInternal motivation is significantly correlated with residents’ grit, well-being, gender, family burdens, exercise, and sleep hours. Priority should be given to promoting internal motivation, grit, and well-being among residents by enhancing a positive learning environment, creating well-designed curricula, fostering good characteristics and actions among faculty members, and supporting residents’ personal lives.

Mediating role of academic grit and subjective vitality in the relationship between school belongingness and school satisfaction among middle school students who migrated after an earthquake

On February 6, 2023, two catastrophic earthquakes hit Turkey on the same day, which was called the biggest disaster of the last century. Following this disaster, some students living in 10 provinces affected by the earthquakes decided to leave their hometowns and continue their education in different cities. In recent years, the concepts of school belonging and school satisfaction have gained prominence in the relevant literature. However, little is known about the mechanisms that mediate the relationship between school satisfaction and school belonging. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the mediating effects of academic grit and subjective vitality on the relationship between students' school belonging and school satisfaction. The study participants consisted of middle school students who moved to another city after the earthquakes and started attending different schools in those cities. A total of 550 students participated in the study, consisting of 312 girls and 238 boys. The age of the participating students ranged from 10 to 15 years (M=12.43, SD=1.07). In the current study, the data collection instruments included a personal information form developed by the researcher, the School Belongingness Scale, the Comprehensive School Satisfaction Scale for Children, the Academic Grit Scale, and the Subjective Vitality Scale. The results of the study indicate that academic grit and subjective vitality play a significant mediating role in the relationship between school belonging and school satisfaction. In addition, all path coefficients in the current study are significantly positive. Based on the results of the study, some suggestions are offered to increase school satisfaction among middle school students.

A Lenz into the predictive power of language teacher emotion regulation and self-evaluation on L2 grit, teaching style preferences, and work engagement: a case of Chinese EFL instructors

An individual’s capacity to successfully control their emotional experiences and react to them requires them to engage in a number of processes, including those that are physiological, behavioral, and cognitive. When educators engage in self-evaluation, they investigate and assess the quality of their professional work. These two teacher-related conceptions have the potential to open up valuable perspectives in the course of the professional pursuits of teachers. Even though earlier research has shown their significance, the potential implications of these factors on the resiliency and teaching style preferences of language instructors have not been emphasized. As a result, the purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which a language teacher’s ability to regulate their emotions while carrying out self-evaluation procedures may accurately predict their level of resilience as well as their preferred method of instruction. To accomplish this, 399 English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers were asked to reflect on their experiences by responding to the following related questionnaires: The Language Teacher Emotion Regulation Inventory (LTERI), The Core of Self-evaluation Questionnaire (CSEQ), the L2-teacher Grit Scale (L2TGS), Grasha Teaching Style Inventory (TSI) and the Engaged Teacher Scale (ETS). The results demonstrated that those EFL teachers who maintained healthy emotional control were grittier and more engaged. They also tended to teach in a manner focused on the students. The pedagogical implications of this research are discussed further in depth.

Development of a Grit Measurement Scale for Thai Dramatic Arts Students

The present study aimed to achieve two main objectives: 1) investigating the components and predictors of grit among Thai Dramatic Arts students, hereafter referred to as TDART students, in a Thai college; and 2) establishing and validating a grit scale specifically designed for TDART students. A total of three hundred and forty-five TDART students were selected using the Multi-stage Random Sampling method to participate in this study. The research instrument used was a grit measurement survey comprising 60 rating-scale items. Mean and standard deviation were employed for data analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess construct validity. The findings revealed two distinct components of TDART students&amp;rsquo; grit: passion and perseverance, forming a five-dimensional structure for the scale. The grit scale exhibited strong reliability with a value of 0.946, and the power of discrimination (rxy) ranged from 0.247 to 0.586. The results indicated acceptable construct validity for the grit scale, as evidenced by goodness of fit indices meeting criteria (Chi-Square=23.768, df=23, X2/df=1.033, p-value=0.417, CFI=1.000, TLI=1.000, RMSEA= 1.000, and SRMR=0.028).

Development and evaluation of grit iron scale-MgO heavy density concrete for moderate-temperature radiation shielding

This research focuses on the development and evaluation of heavy-density concrete containing Magnesium oxide and grit scale iron aggregate as potential radiation shielding material for water cooled reactors operating at temperatures between 28 °C and 300 °C. Concrete samples were prepared using varying proportions of grit iron scale aggregate (25 %, 50 %, 75 % and 100 %) along with a reference sample of normal weight concrete without grit iron scale. Various physical properties and characteristics such as fresh density, hardened density, compressive strength, X-ray radiography, Rebound hammer, Ultrasonic pulse velocity, Scanning electron microscopy, attenuation coefficients, half-value layer, tenth-value layers and mean free path of the concrete samples were investigated before and after exposure to various temperatures. The findings revealed a substantial enhancement in the radiation shielding effectiveness and overall concrete properties when grit iron scale was incorporated in combination with MgO, compared to the concrete samples without MgO.