ERIC Number: EJ858452
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0278-3193
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Gifted High-School Students' Perspectives on the Development of Perfectionism
Speirs Neumeister, Kristie L.; Williams, Kristen Kay; Cross, Tracy L.
Roeper Review, v31 n4 p198-206 2009
Through the use of in-depth interviews, this study investigated how gifted high-school students scoring high on at least one measure of perfectionism (self-oriented, socially prescribed, or other-oriented) perceived their perfectionism as developing. Findings suggested support for three family history models outlined by Flett, Hewitt, Oliver, and Macdonald (2002). Lack of challenge in their early academic experiences was also indicated as an influence. Findings are discussed within the context of the current literature on perfectionism in gifted students, and avenues for future research are suggested. (Contains 1 table and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Scoring, Genealogy, Interviews, High School Students, Models, Influences, Educational Research, Student Attitudes, Socialization, Parent Influence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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