Self-Concept and Giftedness: A Multi-Theoretical Perspective

Sal Mendaglio and Michael Pyryt

Gifted and Talented International, 2003, vol. 18, issue 2, 76-82

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss factors that affect the self-concept of gifted individuals. The Pyryt Mendaglio Self-Perception survey is introduced to describe three theoretical perspectives on self-concept: reflected appraisals, social comparison, and attribution. Each of these theories suggests positive and negative influences on gifted students’ self-concepts. Dabrowski’s Theory of Positive Disintegration is introduced to provide a unique perspective on self-concept-namely that the expected positive or negative self-evaluation is contingent upon the individual’s level of development.

Date: 2003
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DOI: 10.1080/15332276.2003.11673016

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