Supporting Giftedness in Families: A Resources Perspective

Authors

Wilma Vialle, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

117403

Publication Details

Vialle, W. (2017). Supporting Giftedness in Families: A Resources Perspective. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 40 (4), 372-393.

Abstract

There is ample evidence that families are important in supporting the development of giftedness in children. Although there has been a great deal of research addressing individual and school factors in promoting giftedness, the role of parents and caregivers is comparatively underresearched, particularly in Australia. This study investigated the ways in which parents supported their children's development, drawing on the educational and learning capital framework within the Actiotope Model of Giftedness. A qualitative design was adopted and semistructured interviews were conducted with 32 parents and caregivers. The data demonstrated that parents draw on all 10 educational and learning resources in creating favorable environments to support their children's development.