Psychosocial development in girls of high ability |
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| Authors: | Marion Porath |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z1, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Gender differences in young highly able children's psychosocial development were investigated using child and teacher ratings of prosocial behavior and peer acceptance. Developmental patterns were addressed by studying two groups – children in the primary grades (1 and 2) and children in grades 3 to 7. No gender differences were found on teacher or child ratings in the younger group. In the older group, gender differences favoring girls were found on teacher ratings of prosocial behavior and peer acceptance. Comparisons of child and teacher ratings by gender showed that the older boys viewed themselves as demonstrating more social skills and as being more accepted by peers than their teachers did. Implications for education and counselling are discussed. |
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