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Peer reviewedShek, Daniel T. L.; Mak, Wai Kwong – Chinese University Education Journal, 1989
Describes the chronic and acute subscales (SOMAC and SOMAA) of the Chinese Somatic Scale that was administered to 2150 Hong Kong secondary education students to measure their psychological well being. Results showed that both the SOMAC and SOMAA had acceptable reliability and validity status as compared with similar type tests. (GG)
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Emotional Disturbances, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKwan, Patrick C. F. – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1992
Discusses the perceived immunity of gifted children to social adjustment problems. Reports the findings of a study of the issue. Concludes that some gifted students, particularly girls, are highly susceptible to crises of self-esteem, alienation, anxiety, and locus of control. Suggests preventive guidance to assist such children in developing…
Descriptors: Alienation, Anxiety, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education
