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Is Being Gifted Always an Advantage? Peer Relations and Self-Concept of Gifted Students
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Košir, Katja; Horvat, Marina; Aram, Urška; Jurinec, Nina – High Ability Studies, 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences between identified gifted adolescents and adolescents not identified as gifted in terms of social acceptance and self-concept (peer relations, academic, and general). In addition, we aimed to investigate the differences between two groups of students identified according to different…
Descriptors: Gifted, Peer Relationship, Self Concept, Adolescents
Social Interaction and Perceptions of Ability: A Study of Gifted Adolescent Females.
Kramer, Linda Ragsdale – 1985
The role of interaction and the importance of relationships with peers and significant others in the development of gifted adolescent girls' self-perceptions of ability are explored. Findings are based on a qualitative study which utilized participant-observation, interviewing, and artifact collection in one middle school. Ten girls (grades 6-8)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Females, Gifted, Interaction
The Social Cognition of Gifted Adolescents in Schools: Managing the Stigma of Giftedness.
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Cross, Tracy L.; And Others – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1991
A student attitude questionnaire was given to 1,465 gifted and talented adolescents who identified 5 strategies used to deal with potentially stigmatizing events (cover up, lie, placate, be truthful, and cop-out). The placate coping strategy was the most frequently used across scenarios. (DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Coping, Gifted, Interpersonal Competence
Gifted Adolescents' Attitudes toward Their Giftedness.
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Kerr, Barbara; And Others – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1988
Gifted adolescents (N=184) completed the Attitude Toward Giftedness Questionnaire. Results indicated they were positive about their giftedness but did not believe that others were positive, and that they viewed giftedness as positive for their personal growth and academic performance but negative for their social relations. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Gifted, Interpersonal Relationship
An Empirical Investigation of the Social Coping Strategies Used by Gifted Adolescents.
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Swiatek, Mary Ann – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1995
A survey of 210 gifted junior high students sought to verify literature-based social coping strategies used by this population. Factor analysis yielded five meaningful factors: denial of giftedness, peer acceptance, popularity/conformity, extracurricular involvement, fear of failure, and activity level. (SW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Conformity, Coping, Extracurricular Activities
A Case Study of the Social Needs of Danisha: An Underachieving Gifted African-American Female.
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Grantham, Tarek C.; Ford, Donna Y. – Roeper Review, 1998
A case study of a 15-year-old gifted, underachieving African-American female 9th grader explores underachievement among gifted African-American females through her perceptions of peer relations, teacher expectations, and curricular issues. Recommendations are made to improve her educational experiences and those of other gifted African-American…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Black Students, Case Studies, Cultural Influences
Aspects of Personality and Peer Relations of Extremely Talented Adolescents.
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Dauber, Susan L.; Benbow, Camilla Persson – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1990
When 340 extremely mathematically or verbally talented 13 year olds were compared to 111 modestly gifted students, no differences were found in group activity participation or personality traits. In their ratings of peer perceptions, the modestly gifted exceeded the extremely gifted in being considered athletic and popular and in social standing.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Comparative Analysis, Gifted, Junior High Schools