Despite one-dimensional stereotypes and barriers experienced by Asian American women, many have achieved prominence. We know very little about these stories, their lives, or what helped them to achieve beyond expectations. Based on the Productive Giftedness Model, the article identifies the common traits and supportive conditions that influence…

The study examined the relationship between perfectionism and discrete academic emotions among highly gifted girls; the predictive values of perfectionism to academic emotions; and differences in academic emotions and performance among adaptive, maladaptive, and non-perfectionists. 225 gifted adolescent girls from a secondary school participated…

This study aimed to identify factors that influence acts of altruism among gifted female adolescents in Singapore within the context of their overseas learning experiences. Ten teacher-nominated gifted adolescents from ages 15 to 17 who had exceeded the mandated hours (12 hours per year) of voluntary community service in their school were the…

Gifted female adolescents (N=284) completed comprehensive career assessment batteries. Examination of diagnostic criteria and associated personality dimensions revealed commonalities and differences among the six diagnostic groups. Findings suggest the need for encouraging the students with low assertiveness or low achievement motivation to…

Results of a study involving 260 female gifted adolescents revealed that: (1) substantial variability in classification group membership occurs over time; (2) the relationship between classification group membership and social self esteem remains relatively stable; and (3) self perceptions of stereotypically masculine instrumentality consistently…

The Self Directed Search (SDS) response patterns of 15 mathematically talented female adolescents were examined to determine whether SDS patterns vary as a function of career aspiration group membership. Results indicated that the six personality types studied significantly discriminated among the six ideal career aspiration groups. (Author/CL)

Among findings of the study involving 119 gifted college students were that there was an interaction between sex and giftedness, and that educational intervention affected the career aspirations of women. The need for investigating the strategies that enhance motivation in women is emphasized. (CL)

As part of a larger study, the childhood psychological traits and conditions of 38 eminent African-American women (who lived between 1863 and 1974) were compared with those of other eminent women. African-American women more often appeared to be advantaged by such psychological traits as independence, perseverance, single-mindedness, and alertness…

A study of five women scientists revealed the following life strategies: concentration in a subject because of its appeal, acceptance of hard work, development of a strong sense of self, flexibility in timeframes for work and family, planning of children around career needs, and anticipation of childcare needs. (Contains four references.) (CR)

The study examined longitudinal data from the Louis Terman study to identify risk factors predicting likelihood of committing suicide by gifted women. Discriminant function analysis predicted group membership (suicide, natural death, or living) of 100 percent of the suicides, 93 percent of the control group who died, and 88 percent of the living…

The present study tests the applicability of Carlson's theory for a sample of gifted and talented female adolescents by examining three dimensions of possible self-esteem antecedents: actual talent ratings, self-perceptions of talent, and personality attributes. (Author/LMO)

Comparison of childhood traits and conditions of 21 eminent American women scientists and 235 eminent women in other fields found both groups more similar than different, but future scientists tended to engage in more scientific activities, were more bookish and scholarly, and were typically encouraged to pursue nature study, reading, and writing.…

This paper addresses personality issues and personological variables relevant to the process of mentoring gifted children and adolescents. Guidelines from the literature address the mentor-mentee relationship and the importance of matching temperament and intellectual style. Needed research areas include mentoring styles and appropriate mentors…

Participants (n=50) in a Mississippi leadership program for female high school juniors and seniors reported that family members provided the greatest influence, student government provided the greatest opportunities, shyness was the biggest obstacle, and Jesus Christ was the greatest leader. They did not believe that popularity was a prerequisite…

This study investigated factors affecting lifespan achievement as perceived by 16 gifted women from 15 countries outside the United States. Results indicated that the gifted women shared personal characteristics of determination, willingness to take risks, and a will to achieve their goals. Eight positive coping strategies are described.…