Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

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About this course: Learners discover how apply to research methods to their study of Positive Psychology. In this course, we study with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft. Through an exploration their work "True Grit" and interviews with researchers and practitioners, you develop a research hypothesis and learn how to understand the difference between internal and external validity. You also begin to understand and apply the strengths and weaknesses associated with different types of measurements and evaluation designs. You then interpret the results in an empirical study. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science and Positi…

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About this course: Learners discover how apply to research methods to their study of Positive Psychology. In this course, we study with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft. Through an exploration their work "True Grit" and interviews with researchers and practitioners, you develop a research hypothesis and learn how to understand the difference between internal and external validity. You also begin to understand and apply the strengths and weaknesses associated with different types of measurements and evaluation designs. You then interpret the results in an empirical study. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science and Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions.

Who is this class for: This class if for all students interested in Positive Psychology.

Created by:  University of Pennsylvania
  • Taught by:  Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D., Director, ImpactED

    Positive Psychology Center and Fels Insititute of Government
  • Taught by:  Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology

    Positive Psychology Center
Basic Info Course 3 of 5 in the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization Level Beginner Commitment Four weeks of study, 5-7 hours a week. Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.2 stars Average User Rating 4.2See what learners said Trabajo del curso

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University of Pennsylvania The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.

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WEEK 1


Planning for Research



9 videos, 5 readings expand


  1. Video: 1.1 Planning for Research
  2. Leyendo: True Grit: Trait-Level Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals Predicts Effectiveness and Retention Among Novice Teachers
  3. Video: Angela Duckworth: Overview of Character
  4. Video: 1.2 Hypothesis and Theories
  5. Video: Practitioner Interviews (1.2) Paddy Steinfort, Andrew Soren, David Meketon
  6. Video: Angela Duckworth: Theory of Character
  7. Leyendo: Characteristics & Qualities of a Good Hypothesis
  8. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Developing a hypothesis
  9. Video: 1.3_Stages of the Research Process
  10. Video: Practitioner Interviews (1.3) Andrew Soren
  11. Video: Angela Duckworth: Theory of Grit
  12. Leyendo: Overview of the Research Process
  13. Leyendo: Module Overview
  14. Video: 1.4_Validity
  15. Leyendo: Internal and External Validity: General Issues
  16. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Extension Assignment

Graded: Quiz 1
Graded: Developing a hypothesis

WEEK 2


Collecting Data



11 videos, 7 readings expand


  1. Video: 2.1 Collecting Data
  2. Video: Practitioner Interviews (2.1) David Meketon
  3. Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.1- Self-Discipline Study
  4. Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.1 All Measures are Imperfect
  5. Leyendo: Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents
  6. Leyendo: Module 2 Validity Overview
  7. Video: 2.2 Quantitative Methods
  8. Video: Practitioner Interview (2.2) Paddy Steinfort
  9. Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Self-Control Measures
  10. Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Grit Measures
  11. Leyendo: Grit Scale
  12. Leyendo: BioData Measure of Grit
  13. Leyendo: Self-Control Scale
  14. Leyendo: Development and Validation of the Short Grit Scale (Grit – S)
  15. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Operationalization Proposal
  16. Video: 2.3 Qualitative Methods
  17. Video: Practitioner Interview (2.3) Andrew Soren
  18. Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.3 Qualitative Coding
  19. Leyendo: An Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods
  20. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Extension Assignment

Graded: Module 2 Quiz
Graded: Operationalization, Validity and Reliability

WEEK 3


Analyzing Data



11 videos, 5 readings expand


  1. Leyendo: Lesson 1 Overview
  2. Video: 3.1 Data Analysis
  3. Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.1 WOOP
  4. Video: Practitioner Interview (3.1) David Meketon
  5. Leyendo: Research Methods Knowledge Base: Analysis
  6. Video: 3.2 Descriptive Analysis
  7. Video: Practitioner Interview (3.2) Andrew Soren
  8. Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.2 Purpose & Grit
  9. Leyendo: Research Methods Knowledge Base: Descriptive Statistics
  10. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Hypotheses and Analyses
  11. Video: Inferential Statisics
  12. Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Correlation
  13. Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Effect Size
  14. Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Growth Mindset
  15. Video: Practitioner Interview (3.3) Paddy Steinfort
  16. Leyendo: Research Methods Knowledge Database: Inferential Statistics
  17. Leyendo: Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals
  18. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Extension Assignment

Graded: Module 3 Quiz
Graded: Hypotheses and Analyses

WEEK 4


Using Research to Inform Your Work and the World Around You



9 videos, 5 readings expand


  1. Video: 4.1_Using Research
  2. Video: Angela Duckworth: 4.1 Deliberate Practice
  3. Leyendo: Becoming an Educated Consumer of Research: A Quick Look at the Basics of Research Methodologies and Design
  4. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Research Design
  5. Video: Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren and Paddy Steinfort
  6. Video: 4.2_ The Anatomy of a Research Article
  7. Leyendo: How to Read a Research Study Article
  8. Video: Angela Duckworth: 4.2 Grit and Other People
  9. Video: 4.3_A Review of Validity
  10. Video: Angela Duckworth: 4.3 Grit & Parenting
  11. Video: Research: Angela Duckworth: Consequential Validity
  12. Video: Practitioner Interview: (4.3) Andrew Soren
  13. Leyendo: Eavesdropping on Happiness
  14. Leyendo: Grit
  15. Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Extension Assignment
  16. Leyendo: Participate in the World Well-Being Project (optional)

Graded: Quiz 4
Graded: Research Design
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