ERIC Number: EJ750762
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3532
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Dabrowski's Theory of Positive Disintegration and Giftedness: Overexcitability Research Findings
Mendaglio, Sal; Tillier, William
Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v30 n1 p68-87 2006
During the past 20 years, a significant body of literature has emerged focusing on the application of Dabrowski's theory of positive disintegration (TPD) to the study of gifted individuals. Although much of this literature is prescriptive, some research reports spanning this time period are available. A perusal of research on TPD's applicability to gifted individuals indicates that the focus has been Dabrowski's notion of overexcitability (OE). This article reviews OE research, contrasts it with Dabrowski's approach to research with gifted individuals, and argues that researchers should emulate Dabrowski's approach in future investigations.
Descriptors: Theories, Gifted, Psychological Patterns, Research, Researchers, Personality, Individual Characteristics, Imagination, Behavior Patterns
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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