Self-concept and academic performance in gifted and academically weak students.
This study investigated potential correlates of academic achievement, including self-concept, extracurricular activities, family environment, and gender. Findings indicated that while self-concept and academic achievement were associated for gifted 7th and 8th graders, the two variables were not associated for academically weak students. For this latter group, living with a stepparent was associated with poorer academic performance.
Garzarelli
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Grand Prairie Independent School District, Texas.
Everhart
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B
Lester
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D
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002672:Child, Gifted / Q000523:psychology*; D004522:Educational Status; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010553:Personality Development; D012649:Self Concept; D012931:Social Environment; D014477:Underachievement