Perceptions of Giftedness Among University Faculty in Spain
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22413697 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tania Pasarín-Lavín (0000-0001-5097-029X, Universidad de Oviedo), Trinidad García (0000-0001-6012-7159, Universidad de Oviedo), P Merello (0000-0001-8240-3003, Universitat de València, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 119-150 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal for the Education of the Gifted (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0162-3532 • E-ISSN: 2162-9501 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/01623532261432681 |
| OpenAlex | W7135011368 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 56 |
This study investigates the attitudes of Spanish higher education faculty toward gifted students. A total of 1,298 university faculty from arts, social sciences, health sciences, sciences, and engineering answered an adapted version of a questionnaire that focuses on people’s opinions about the gifted and their education. Quantitative analysis used parametric and nonparametric tests and multivariate regression models to identify patterns in attitudes toward giftedness. Results revealed that individuals who suspected their giftedness scored significantly higher across all measured dimensions, suggesting a potential confirmation bias. Gender emerged as a key factor, with women, particularly those with personal connections to giftedness, exhibiting a heightened sensitivity to the needs of gifted students. Faculty training and experience with gifted students improved overall attitudes but did not significantly influence the acceptance of grouping and acceleration practices, indicating gaps in training programs. These findings highlight the need for more effective faculty training initiatives and university policies to better support gifted students.
Faculty Development · Higher education · Multivariate analysis · Multivariate statistics · Perception · Regression analysis · University faculty · Career Development and Diversity · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |