Reconciling Contradictions: Identity Formation in Individuals with Giftedness and Learning Disabilities.

Dole, Sharon

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ERIC Number: EJ647134

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Reconciling Contradictions: Identity Formation in Individuals with Giftedness and Learning Disabilities.

Dole, Sharon

Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v25 n2 p103-37 Win 2001

Qualitative narrative inquiry was used to explore identity formation in four gifted college students with learning disabilities. Themes that resulted fell under 2 categories: contextual and personal. Contextual themes that emerged included support systems and involvement in extracurricular activities. Personal themes included self-knowledge, self-acceptance, self-advocacy, and self-determination. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: College Students, Emotional Development, Extracurricular Activities, Gifted Disabled, Identification (Psychology), Learning Disabilities, Self Advocacy, Self Concept, Self Determination, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Student Participation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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