Self‐perception of gifts and talents among adults in a longitudinal study of academically talented high‐school graduates |
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| Authors: | Kristin M Perrone Philip A Perrone Tracy M Ksiazak Stephen L Wright Z Vance Jackson |
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| Institution: | 1. Associate Professor, Department of Counseling Psychology, Teachers College 622 , Ball State University , Muncie, IN, 47306 Phone: (765) 285‐8040 Fax: (765) 285‐8040 E-mail: kperrone@bsu.edu;2. Professor Emeritus in the Department of Counseling Psychology , University of Wisconsin‐Madison , Madison E-mail: lpperrone@cox.net;3. Doctoral student in Counseling Psychology , Ball State University , E-mail: tmksiazak@bsu.edu;4. Pursuing a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology , Ball State University , E-mail: slwright6@bsu.edu;5. Doctoral student in the Department of Counseling Psychology , Ball State University , E-mail: zvjackson@bsu.edu |
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| Abstract: | Definitions of giftedness and self‐perceptions of abilities were examined among adults who have been participating in a longitudinal study of academically talented students since their high‐school graduation in 1988. For the present study, participants answered open‐ended questions and completed scales measuring adult giftedness and adult self‐perceptions of abilities in 12 different domains. Gender differences in perceptions were examined. When participants were asked if they believed they were gifted in high school and now, more men than women responded affirmatively to both questions. Further, significant gender differences were identified for perceived competencies in four areas: job competence, nurturance, athletic competence, and morality. Implications of the findings and directions for future research are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | dual exceptional children educational settings elementary education enrichment model giftedness learning difficulties mathematics multisensory teaching approach programs |
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