ERIC Number: EJ1031199
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 11
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Characteristics of the Home Context for the Nurturing of Gifted Children in Saudi Arabia
Hein, Sascha; Tan, Mei; Aljughaiman, Abdullah; Grigorenko, Elena L.
High Ability Studies, v25 n1 p23-33 2014
This study investigates factors in the home environment and their influence on children's analytical, creative, and practical skills. A sample of 294 gifted children (195 male) was recruited from grades 4-7 in Saudi Arabia, where the family context is highly influenced by the principles of Islam. Results did not confirm the effect of birth order, but showed that (1) mother's education was an important factor for gifted children's creativity; (2) the number of boys in the family was negatively associated with gifted boys' creativity (r?=?-0.21); and (3) Quran-related learning experiences were positively related to gifted girls' analytical (r?=?0.46) and creative (r?=?0.42) skills. Implications for understanding non-Western environments for gifted children are discussed.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Gifted, Children, Family Environment, Islam, Educational Attainment, Parent Background, Mothers, Employed Parents, Family Size, Birth Order, Recreational Activities, Gender Differences, Skills, Creativity, Logical Thinking, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Grade 7; Elementary Education; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Junior High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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