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- Title
A "Perfect" Case Study: Perfectionism in Academically Talented Fourth Graders.
- Authors
Adelson, Jill L.
- Abstract
The article focuses on perfectionism in academically talented fourth graders. In discussions of the social and emotional development of gifted children and adolescents, the topic of perfectionism usually arise. Some scholars claim that perfectionism in children may manifest itself in a either a healthy or unhealthy manner. Some claim that it can lead to achievement, self-confirmation, high self-esteem, responsibility and unparalleled greatness. On the other hand, it can also lead to procrastination, avoidance, anxiety, self-defeat and underachievement.
- Publication
Gifted Child Today, 2007, Vol 30, Issue 4, p14
- ISSN
1076-2175
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.4219/gct-2007-490