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Peairs, Kristen F.; Sheppard, Christopher S.; Putallaz, Martha; Costanzo, Philip R. – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2019
The present study expanded our current understanding of leadership among academically gifted seventh-grade students by examining peer-identified leaders of naturally occurring social groups in a mixed ability setting. Three consecutive cohorts of seventh-grade students (N = 474; 57% female; 43% European American) attending a public magnet…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Leadership, Early Adolescents, Middle School Students
Peairs, Kristen F.; Putallaz, Martha; Costanzo, Philip R. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2019
Peer status is an important indicator and predictor of adjustment. While gifted children tend to enjoy favorable peer status, their social functioning during adolescence is less clear. The current study seeks to enhance this understanding by examining both preference- and reputation-based peer status of gifted adolescents. Peer nominations were…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Grade 7, Peer Relationship, Social Status