The Other Side of the Coin

Perceptions of Twice-Exceptional Students by Their Close Friends

Bibliographic Data

ID16913544
AuthorsMaría Leonor Conejeros-Solar (0000-0001-9725-9753, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, corresponding author), María Paz Gómez-Arízaga (0000-0001-5984-6017, Universidad de Los Andes, Chile), Robin M Schader (Building Bridges), Susan M Baum (Building Bridges), Katia Sandoval-Rodríguez (0000-0003-2871-9351, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso), Sandra Loreto Catalán-Henríquez (0000-0001-9255-4681, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso), Sandra Catalán Henríquez
Year2021
Volume11
Issue2
Publication date2021-04-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSAGE Open (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/21582440211022234
OpenAlexW3172952909
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited41

Friendship can be critical at any age but considering the gifts and challenges of twice-exceptional students, friends can be an essential element in navigating school years. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions that close friends of twice-exceptional students have about their friendship, characteristics, and how they relate to classmates and teachers. The sample was comprised of 17 students. Under a qualitative design, in-depth interviews were conducted with friends of students who were gifted with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or with autism spectrum disorder. Results showed a deep relationship, in which friends of twice-exceptional students were able to make a realistic depiction of them, which was based on empathy, common interests, and a connection that stems from facing adversity. The results are not only a contribution to current research but also take a positive and strengths-based angle not always found in the literature. Implications for practice and research were discussed

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Depiction · Developmental psychology · Empathy · Friendship · Perception · Qualitative research · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Parental Involvement in Education · Psychology · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support

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