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Gifted and creative students/pupils always exhibit some unique characteristics, both intellectually, emotionally, and socially different from their peers. These pupils might perform well academically, but they continue to face significant Socio-Emotional (SE) obstacles, like increased sensitivity, loneliness, and anxiety, that can prevent the overall progression of these pupils and academic achievement. Socio-emotional necessities, therefore, are critical to the holistic progression of gifted pupils and the realization of their true potential. School social workers are supposed to help such pupils through targeted SE interventions and to develop positive, inclusive school practices. This systematic review synthesizes existing knowledge about the SE necessities of gifted and creative pupils, as well as the critical contribution that the school social worker makes in meeting those necessities. A systematic review of literature was therefore conducted from the 26 studies on the specific SE hurdles faced by gifted pupils, the role of the school social worker, and interventions that may strengthen their SE well-being. In this sense, it is hoped that by laying out evidence-grounded strategies and identifying areas for further research, this review might contribute to the progression of supportive learning environments that would allow gifted and creative pupils to bloom.

People with high skills have a different behavioural repertoire and generally, such characteristics define their type of gifted. However, we do not have conclusive data regarding the characteristics of this population, since it is an area of study that generates many controversies, and when it comes to socio‐emotional characteristics, investigations are even more scarce and conflicting. Thus, the present study tried to describe and compare the behavioural characteristics and social abilities of students with high skills, before and after participating in enrichment activities. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used, with the students themselves, their parents and teachers as informants. The results showed a good repertoire of social skills and few behaviour problems in these students, but there was no significant improvement in the second evaluation. As limitations, it was pointed out: the fact that the activities of curricular enrichment do not deal with the formal teaching of social skills; the reduced size of the sample and the lack of a control group to compare the results. As strong points, it was found that there are few studies that seek to describe the socio‐emotional characteristics of this population, neglecting other needs that need to be observed and met. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The present study was conducted with the aim of discovering the Iranian gifted school teachers' conception of wisdom. The descriptive Phenomenological method was used for this purpose.The statistical population of the research included the teachers of the gifted schools of Isfahan city in 2022. The research sample was selected from among the teachers based on the purposeful sampling method and continued until data saturation. Based on this, 21 people (8 men and 13 women) were interviewed and the duration of the interviews was between 30 and 45 minutes. In order to deeply understand the understanding of gifted school teachers, in-depth interviews were used to spread two-way dialogue. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed through the 6-step model of Clark and Brown. Also, Lincoln's and Goba's four criteria were used to check validation. The findings showed that the teachers of gifted schools' perception of wisdom includes three main themes of cognitive and rational skills, communication and interpersonal skills, and compassion and care for others. Based on these findings, it can be stated that aspects of wisdom can be seen in teachers' perceptions, and aspects of it have not been emphasized based on the existing background.

Through the lens of the talent development megamodel and the higher mastery framework, this instrumental case study examines the career trajectory of a biological anthropologist, Barbara J. King, who became a persuasive science communicator in the struggle for animal justice. Much of her impact stems from her development in two career paths, one formal and one informal, in biological anthropology and science communication. She developed credibility as a primatologist and academic and was able to apply her experience in the biological anthropology domain to public communication channels to share information about animal cognition and behavior. Through cumulative epiphanies, she came to recognize the value of understanding animals’ lived experience and the need to seek justice for animals. She became confident in her advocacy because of her extensive knowledge base and her teaching and writing skills, which developed through the many opportunities she eagerly pursued. King’s resilience, optimism, patience, curiosity, and motivation combined with confidence in her knowledge base and communication skills to create persuasive communications that challenge the ubiquitous view that animals’ lives are of lesser value than humans’ and they may be used for human purposes. In her dual careers of biological anthropology and science communication, she learned how to share strong evidence from animal research while respecting the individuals receiving her messages. Educators can support development of students’ transformational giftedness by encouraging identity exploration, fostering openness to new ideas, and not limiting their education to the narrow requirements of success within a single domain.

Astronomy is critical for human development, driving technology and innovation, and creating knowledge that allows humanity to understand the universe more fully. Women, however, remain underrepresented in this field. Many women leave the field before becoming established, yet little is known about women who persist and succeed. The purpose of this study was to explore the abilities, experiences, milestones, and individuals that have contributed to women’s talent development along their trajectories in astronomy, in the specific case of Chile. In-depth interviews were conducted with five talented women in astronomy, who have developed their academic and professional careers in Chile. The results show that micro, meso, and macro levels of influence, in conjunction with different time periods, were critical for the participants’ trajectories and have impacted the direction of women’s paths. The astronomers highlight early experiences, mentor support, validation, and gendered experiences as they navigate their own insecurities and develop self-confidence. Implications for the study of talent development in female astronomers are discussed.

Technology is an increasingly omnipresent and rapidly changing component of today’s world. As a result, there is an urgency to develop talent in the field of computer science (CS). The purpose of this article is to examine ways that educational systems can develop students’ talents to fill the need for skilled CS professionals. We provide an overview of the talent development megamodel as an exemplar of talent development frameworks and discuss ways to tailor it to fit CS talent trajectories. We describe three key components in a CS talent trajectory: early access to materials and programs; support from mentors; and the development of psychosocial skills. We introduce a proposed model, the computer science talent development model (CSTDM), for finding and developing talents in computer science in K–12 settings. CSTDM includes advanced STEM learning opportunities beginning in middle school, a focus on the development of psychosocial skills, and guidance for students regarding STEM career development.

The focus of this article is on the development of expertise in interpreting literature within English Language Arts (ELA). Experts and novices differ significantly in how they approach problems and acquire information, with experts demonstrating more sophisticated pattern recognition, nuances, and conceptual understandings and approaches than novices. The domain-specific nature of expertise necessitates deliberate practice and intentional support in developing disciplinary knowledge. In this conceptual article, we integrate understandings from the talent development and gifted education literature, the learning theory and development of expertise literature, and the literary analysis field to explore the following questions: (a) Why is the development of ELA expertise important? (b) What skills do ELA experts possess that need to be cultivated in novices? (c) What are the pedagogical implications and practices necessary for enhancing ELA talent and developing expertise across the lifespan?

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of a gifted education program on science interest and scientific attitudes among elementary and middle school students. Methods A total of 130 students from 5th grade in elementary school to 9th grade in middle school in the Gyeonggi region participated in the STEM+I gifted education program. Pre- and post-surveys were conducted to measure changes in students' interest in science and their scientific attitudes. Data from 111 students were used in the final analysis. Results Students who participated in the STEM+I program showed overall positive changes in their interest in science and scientific attitudes. First, there was a significant increase in interest in science itself. Notably, the science interest of female students increased significantly, eliminating the gender gap that was present before the program. Second, there were significant improvements in curiosity, openness, task commitment, and creativity, particularly among female students for openness, cooperation, and creativity, and among middle school students for curiosity, openness, cooperation, and task commitment. Conclusions This study demonstrates that gifted education programs have a positive impact on general students' interest in science and scientific attitudes. This provides important evidence for the potential applicability of gifted education programs to general students and the need for diverse educational approaches.

Objectives This study investigated the differences in overexcitability, grit, and creative self-efficacy between gifted and general students based on their preferences for art subjects. Methods The study involved 77 gifted students and 43 general students in Seoul and Daejeon. The statistical analysis utilized SPSS 27, employing frequency analysis and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) based on art subject preference. Results Results indicate that, compared to general students, gifted students who prefer art subjects exhibit significantly higher levels of overexcitability and creative self-efficacy. Furthermore, when comparing gifted students and general students based on their art subject preferences, overexcitability, grit, and creative self-efficacy all show significant differences. Conclusions These results suggest a correlation between art subject preference, overexcitability, and creative self-efficacy, emphasizing the interrelated nature of giftedness, overexcitability, grit, and creative self-efficacy.

Universities aspire to comply with the Law and serve high intellectual ability (HIA) students in an attempt to improve equity and inclusion. The objective of this study is to identify the institutional structure of resources and support actions for university students with high intellectual abilities, in the case of Spanish public universities. The study method used is exploratory documentary research. It consists of the collection and analysis of information, extracted through a questionnaire, from the content of the web pages of the 50 public universities. The results show that more than half of the supports and actions are structured within the student Vice-Rectorships and in Units called diversity or inclusion. Only one tenth of Universities makes explicit reference to HIA students, although one university in three (34%) does indicate having specific programs or actions. An effort is recommended in personalized tutoring and involving HIA students in research projects, while offering training and support to teachers.

The current paper aimed to estimate the network structure of general psychopathology (internalizing and externalizing symptoms/disorders) among 239 gifted children in Jordan. This cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling method was conducted between September 2023 and October 2024 among gifted children aged 7-12. The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) was employed to assess six symptom clusters: conduct problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and oppositional defiant problems as externalizing symptoms, and affective problems, anxiety issues, and somatic complaints as internalizing symptoms. We used the network analysis perspective by graphical least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (gLASSO) and the Extended Bayesian Information Criterion (EBIC). These methods were used to determine network structure and important nodes in the estimated network. "Sleeps less" (centrality strength = 2.04, edge weight = 0.33) was the central symptom in the affective cluster. In contrast, "worries" (centrality strength = 1.89, edge weight = 0.28) and "headaches" (centrality strength = 2.35, edge weight = 0.41) were pivotal in the anxiety and somatic clusters, respectively. The findings suggested that these symptoms had critical roles in the context of the general psychopathology among gifted children. Accordingly, the mentioned symptoms should be assessed and targeted among gifted children. Future studies could evaluate the results of targeting these symptoms on gifted children's well-being and daily functions.

The scientific literature and previous research show that families of gifted children tend to compensate for the deficits in meeting the educational needs of the group, making use of a multitude of resources and extracurricular activities. The objective of this study is to quantify and measure the amount of these curricular activities and their impact on the quality of life of families of gifted children compared to families of non-gifted children. The methodology is a survey experiment involving 160 families in Seville: 80 families with gifted children (experimental group) and 80 families with non-gifted children (control group). The results show that gifted children attend almost twice as many extracurricular activities per week as their non-gifted peers, and the cost to their families is four times higher. This is perceived by mothers of gifted children as detrimental to their quality of life and overburdens their free time, as measured by the GENCAT and ZARIT scales.

The high moral development shown by adolescents with High Intellectual Abilities is a characteristic attributed to them as it is considered to be related to their cognitive and reflective capacity. The aim of this study is to explore the significant differences in the level of moral development of students with High Intellectual Abilities compared to students who do not have them. For this purpose, an ex-post facto type of research was designed, applying the Socioemotional Problems Questionnaire (DIT) to a sample of 200 adolescents from Seville between 14 and 16 years of age, looking for significant differences between the two groups. The results show that the high cognitive capacity of gifted adolescents is usually associated with a greater capacity for reflection, which leads them to produce opinions on moral and ethical values that are more deeply rooted, and to manifest a higher sense of justice than the other adolescents.

Educational policies for the care of students with high intellectual abilities have improved the processes of detection and psycho-educational and social care, but there is a lack of training proposals aimed at the family context. The aim of this paper is to present the program “Cultivating passionately curious minds”, a multidisciplinary intervention from a systemic approach, to address the challenges faced by families with children in primary education. The methodology followed for its design has been qualitative, analytical-reflexive, focusing on the shortcomings pointed out by the specialized literature and identifying the quality criteria for the design of this type of intervention. The results present a four-module program with its specific objectives, sessions, resources and dynamics, as well as established evaluation procedures. It is concluded that families need counseling, and the program is designed to help understand high abilities, improve family cohesion, promote child resilience and foster healthy relationships in times of adversity.

Highly gifted students could contribute significantly to a dynamic society that requires self-motivated professionals dedicated to lifelong learning and innovative productions. However, there is a discrepancy between the expected achievement based on their intellectual potential and their academic and professional performance. This literature review analyzes the benefits and limitations of integrating robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the education of gifted students, focusing on the competencies most demanded by the labor market. Twenty-four studies were analyzed following PRISMA criteria. Studies show that the integration of robotics and AI in the education of gifted students fosters deep learning, creative exploration, and real-world problem-solving with socio-emotional relevance. Therefore, their integration into educational practices can not only promote professionals who are technologically proficient, but also emotionally intelligent and socially competent to face the complexities and needs of an ever-changing society.

There is limited evidence regarding the educational support provided to gifted and talented students in Spanish universities, representing a theoretical and practical gap in inclusive education for this group. This study explores the experiences of gifted students in Spanish higher education, aiming to identify barriers and needs in their university adaptation and the quality of the educational responses they receive. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, 11 students were interviewed to analyze their perceptions of university admission, educational response, and available support services. The results reveal that students lacked specific protocols for university access and predominantly described the use of traditional teaching methodologies, which constrain their potential. Furthermore, they perceive support services as insufficient to address their psychoeducational needs. In conclusion, it is necessary to implement inclusive policies, differentiated methodologies, and specialized teacher training to foster a more equitable and high-quality higher education system to address giftedness.

Within the framework of educational attention to the infant-juvenile population with high intellectual abilities, there is a great debate with regard to designing and implementing educational treatments to achieve a full and comprehensive development, because they frequently present imbalances or emotional problems. The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between the level of creativity and socio-emotional skills in students with a cognitive profile compatible with high intellectual abilities. The study sample was selected through a case study design, using questionnaires as a data collection tool. The study variables were measured by the PIC-N creativity test and the Bar-On EQ-i:YV emotional intelligence scale. Among the conclusions, it is noteworthy that creativity correlates significantly and positively with adaptability skills and overall mood. Therefore, fostering creativity promotes the development of emotional intelligence in students with high intellectual abilities.