Conceptualizations of Giftedness and the Development of Talent: Implications for Counselors. (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Olszewski‐Kubilius, Paula; Subotnik, Rena F.; Worrell, Frank C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 93:Number 2(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 143
• Page End: 152
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2015.00190.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The authors present a historical perspective on giftedness, highlighting the impact of key research studies on practice, research, and policy. A comprehensive model is presented emphasizing that giftedness is domain specific and developmental and involves the cultivation of psychosocial as well as cognitive skills. Implications for counselors are discussed, specifically which psychosocial issues and skills should be the focus of counseling at each stage of talent development and what counselors can do to support the development of gifted students.</p> </abstract>