| Abstract [eng] |
Perfectionism of Gifted Adolescents Perfectionism - one of the most oftenly attributed characteristics of gifted children. But result from previous research do not come to generic conclusions, whether this characteristic helps or prevents gifted children from reaching their potential. Therefore this study seeks to explore gifted adolescents experiences of perfectionism. The study combines quantitative and qualitative research methods to ensure comprehensive data. The data for this study comes from ten eight grade students (age 13 to 15) from two Lithuanian middle schools. In the quantitative analysis perfectionism was measured using Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale and in the qualitative analysis perfectionism was explored using thematic analysis. In the data analysis 4 themes revealed gifted adolescents' experience of perfectionism. Differences between adaptive perfectionists', maladaptive perfectionists' and non-perfectionists' experiences were noticed. Adaptive perfectionists experience perfectionism more positively, they adopted growth mindset, internal locus of controls and experience their parents' support and help. Maladaptive perfectionists experience perfectionism more negatively, they adopted fixed mindset, external locus of controls and lack their parents' involvement. Non-perfectionists experience perfectionism neutrally, they do not characterize themselves by having one kind of mindset, they also adopted both internal and external locus of control and also lack their parents involvement. |
