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Exploring the Link Between Giftedness and Self-Concept

Carleton University

Joseph S. Renzulli

University of Connecticut

We explored three broad issues in the article. First, do gifted and nongifted children differ in their self-concepts? Second, what are the effects on the self-concept of labeling the child as gifted? Third, are there any effects on self-concept of placing a child in special programs for the gifted? The review begins with a discussion of theoretical and methodological issues associated with the self-concept and giftedness constructs. This is followed by a meta-analysis of studies bearing on the three issues. Two types of studies are reviewed: (a) cases where gifted and average students are compared in terms of the self-concept and (b) studies in which gifted children are exposed to differential programming and the effects on self-concept explored. The studies indicated generally higher academic self-concepts for gifted students, but otherwise the results of the investigations were highly variable. The article concludes with a discussion of research and practical implications.

Review of Educational Research, Vol. 63, No. 4, 449-465 (1993)
DOI: 10.3102/00346543063004449


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