The relationship between multipotentiality and self-efficacy in gifted teenagers in Greece

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Published: Jan 17, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/hjre.31619
Keywords:
multipotentiality Polymathy self-efficacy gifted students career counselling career guidance
Dimitrios Sampsonidis
European University Cyprus
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7938-6895
Abstract

This study aims to identify the characteristics of multipotentiality in Greece and the effects of demographics on the variable and to assess the relationship between multipotentiality and self-efficacy in gifted children aged 15-18. 103 gifted children from Mensa and the Association of Parents and Guardians of Gifted and Talented Children participated in the study. The results of the survey revealed high levels of generalized self-efficacy in this sample. The Social type of vocational interests was found to be the most predominant followed by the Practical and Artistic types. Among the factors, school type and age were found to have a statistically significant relationship with multipotentiality.

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