Socioemotional Vulnerabilities of Young Gifted Children.

Roedell, Wendy C.

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ERIC Number: EJ348517

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Socioemotional Vulnerabilities of Young Gifted Children.

Roedell, Wendy C.

Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, v18 n3-4 p17-29 Spr-Sum 1986

Gifted children are vulnerable to the following problems in growing up because they are different from other children: (1) myths surrounding giftedness; (2) unrealistic expectations; (3) pressure to perform; (4) constant criticism or praise; (5) pressure to conform; and (6) difficulties finding friends. (PS)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Aspiration, Conformity, Emotional Adjustment, Gifted, Individual Characteristics, Interpersonal Competence, Parent Aspiration, Performance Factors, Social Adjustment, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue on Intellectual Giftedness in Young Children: Recognition and Development.