Gifted and average early adolescents: A comparison of self-concept, personal characteristics, and common concerns
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the self-concept, personal characteristics, and common concerns of gifted and talented early adolescent students and their average age-peers. In order to do this, three different groups of gifted and talented students and an average group of students were evaluated. One hundred and twenty students participated. Fifteen males and fifteen females were randomly selected for each of the four groups based on participation in a special summer program and/or academic achievement level. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used as the method of statistical analysis since the dependent variables were interrelated. Univariate ANOVAs were computed on each dependent variable if there was a significant MANOVA effect observed. The Student Newman-Kuels post-hoc test was used to determine differences among groups. There were significant differences among the groups on scholastic self-concept measures and academic related personal characteristics and common concerns. There were also some significant gender differences and interaction effects. Though differences were noted on academic related measures, few differences were noted on social measures and intensity/sensitivity measures. These early adolescent students, regardless of achievement level, appear more similar than different.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Shertzer, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Academic guidance counseling
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