The issue of high school dropout has long concerned policy makers, educational
professionals, and the general public. In the gifted literature, this concern is no less pressing …

Intended to guide scholars who are new to qualitative research, this methods brief focuses
mostly on what reviewers look for in manuscripts submitted for publication. The author …

The second edition of Understanding the Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Students
presents a comprehensive treatment of social and emotional development in high-ability …

This text was prepared as an introduction to the exciting field of gifted education. It is suitable
for college undergraduate and graduate readers, for in-service teachers in elementary or …

The seeming lack of motivation of many academically gifted students is an area of frustration
and concern for many parents, teachers, and psychologists. This article explores two studies …

Why are some gifted children willing to tackle new challenges whereas others seem
insecure or uninterested? Why do some gifted students achieve while others become caught …

The family is the first and often the most important influence on the developing child. Family
characteristics and functioning can positively and negatively influence the development of …

The topic of underachievement and how to reverse it has received a great deal of attention
in the gifted education literature. The present study sought to add to the knowledge base on …

Giftedness can be both an asset and a burden when gifted students respond to
developmental challenges. Characteristics associated with high intellectual ability likely …

Counseling concerns of highly able students may reflect characteristics associated with
giftedness. Yet school counselor training programs give scant attention to this phenomenon …