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Swiatek, Mary Ann – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2002
Two studies of gifted 3rd through 7th graders (n=311) enrolled in a summer academic program explored the possibility that social coping strategies could be measured. Six social coping strategies were identified: denying giftedness; minimizing focus on popularity; social interaction; humor; conformity; and denying the impact of giftedness on peer…
Descriptors: Coping, Elementary Education, Emotional Adjustment, Gifted
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Swiatek, Mary Ann – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1998
Examines ways of helping gifted adolescents cope with a perceived stigma. Research is cited showing that many gifted adolescents believe they are treated differently because of their abilities and behave differently because of this belief, including denial of one's giftedness. The school's role, ability grouping, and special needs of gifted girls…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Adolescents, Coping, Emotional Adjustment