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Holm, Kristiina; Nokelainen, Petri; Tirri, Kirsi – High Ability Studies, 2009
This study examined the intercultural sensitivity of Finnish 12-16-year-old secondary school students (N=549) with a 23-item Intercultural Sensitivity Scale Questionnaire (ICSSQ). The ICSSQ is based on Bennett's (1993) Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS), which is a conceptual tool to situate certain reactions towards cultural…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Females, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
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Tirri, Kirsi; Koro-Ljungberg, Mirka – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2002
A study investigated critical incidents in the professional and personal lives of 11 gifted Finnish female scientists. All made important life choices that promoted their talent and career development. The majority have also made some compromises related to their scientific interests and careers, as well as personal compromises. (Contains…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adults, Beliefs, Decision Making