The Specific Needs of Adults Who Are Gifted.

Willings, David

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ERIC Number: EJ325333

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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The Specific Needs of Adults Who Are Gifted.

Willings, David

Roeper Review, v8 n1 p35-38 Sep 1985

Follow-up of 24 gifted students revealed that 16 had seriously contemplated suicide and that half of these 16 had made at least one attempt. The importance of career strategies as well a strategies for creative growth was emphasized. (CL)

Descriptors: Adults, Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Gifted, Psychological Needs, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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