摘要:Seção Generalista Social skills of gifted and talented children Maria Luiza Pontes de França-Freitas Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Almir Del Prette Zilda Aparecida Pereira Del Prette Universidade Federal de São Carlos Abstract Th ere is a clear lack of empirical studies about the socio-em otional characteristics of gifted and talented children, especially in the context of social skills. This study aimed to characterize the social skills of such children, identifying similarities and diff erences in the skill repertoire in comparison with non-gifted children. The sample contained 394 children from 8 to 12 years old, of which 269 children were identifi ed as gifted. All participants answered the Social Skills Rating System and Socio-demographic Questionnaire. The results indicate a more elaborate social skills reper- toire for gifted children in all categories with the exception of empathic skills. The implications of these results for the planning of educational programs are discussed an d future research directions are identified.
其他摘要:Seção Generalista Social skills of gifted and talented children Maria Luiza Pontes de França-Freitas Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Almir Del Prette Zilda Aparecida Pereira Del Prette Universidade Federal de São Carlos Abstract Th ere is a clear lack of empirical studies about the socio-em otional characteristics of gifted and talented children, especially in the context of social skills. This study aimed to characterize the social skills of such children, identifying similarities and diff erences in the skill repertoire in comparison with non-gifted children. The sample contained 394 children from 8 to 12 years old, of which 269 children were identifi ed as gifted. All participants answered the Social Skills Rating System and Socio-demographic Questionnaire. The results indicate a more elaborate social skills reper- toire for gifted children in all categories with the exception of empathic skills. The implications of these results for the planning of educational programs are discussed an d future research directions are identified.