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ERIC Number: EJ457382
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3532
A Phenomenological Study of the Social/Emotional Characteristics of Gifted Learning Disabled Children.
Vespi, Laurel; Yewchuk, Carolyn
Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v16 n1 p55-72 Fall 1992
Interviews with 4 gifted learning-disabled boys, (aged 9 to 12), their parents, and their teachers identified themes in their social/emotional development including interpersonal relationships, self-concept, and learning characteristics. Unique characteristics included a powerful fear of failure, inconsistent social skills, and a fluctuating self image. Educational implications are drawn. (DB)
Descriptors: Emotional Development, Emotional Problems, Failure, Fear, Gifted Disabled, Intermediate Grades, Interpersonal Competence, Interviews, Learning Disabilities, Males, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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