New research suggests that, like Marshal Cogburn (played by John Wayne), people with the true-grit trait have a perseverance and passion for long-term goals, and that they have a different physiological response when faced with challenge and adversity, the Independent reported.
‘True Grit’ fans may argue over the superiority of John Wayne’s Oscar-winning portrayal of Marshal Rooster Cogburn in 1969 and Jeff Bridges’ best-actor-nominated effort in 2011.
But one thing they’ll agree is that the hallmark of both performances is the bloody-minded determination of the larger-than-life character at the heart of both films.
So tenacious in fact, psychologists suggest that True Grit should be recognised as a distinctive personality trait, which stands apart from the averagedly determined man or woman.
New research suggests that, like Marshal Cogburn (played by John Wayne), people with the true-grit trait have a perseverance and passion for long-term goals, and that they have a different physiological response when faced with challenge and adversity, the Independent reported.
“Grit, a recently proposed personality trait associated with persistence for long-range goals, predicts success in part by promoting self-control, thus allowing people to persist in repetitive, tedious or frustrating behaviours that are necessary for success,” the researchers said. “People high in grit are more passionate about their goals and more dedicated to accomplishing them, so the importance of success should be higher for gritty people.”
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