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It is well documented that non-intellective qualities play an important role in realizing extraordinary potential. However, there is considerable murkiness in identifying, operationalizing, and studying these variables in the context of giftedness. For instance, in some research personality variables are treated as stable traits; in other investigations, the same variables are explored as more fluid tendencies. We review research on key personality qualities such as self-perception, self-evaluation, motivation, attribution, and intrapersonal intelligence. Drawing on over 25 years of research, we review salient work at the University of Kansas and elsewhere. We explore issues related to modes of inquiry and suggest directions for research on personality variables as they are manifested in the context of development.
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Friedman-Nimz, R., Skyba, O. (2009). Personality Qualities That Help or Hinder Gifted and Talented Individuals. In: Shavinina, L.V. (eds) International Handbook on Giftedness. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6162-2_19
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