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Abstract
Previous research has linked talent development to four factors—early experience, coaching, practice, and motivation. In addition to these factors, contemporary talent experts suggest that parents play a critical role in talent development. The purpose of the present study was to uncover parents’ in-time perspectives on the talent development roles they play, especially with regard to previously established talent factors. The present study used qualitative methods to collect and analyze data from the parents of 24 supremely talented children in a variety of talent domains such as chess, baton twirling, figure skating, and music. Results reconfirmed that talent is linked to the four factors and newly established that parents play a central, if not critical, role in enacting all four factors.
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Amanda L. Witte
Amanda L. Witte is a doctoral candidate in educational psychology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is a key team member of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools (CYFS). Witte’s research pertains to parenting and talent development, rural education, and family–school partnerships. She also delivers workshops on family–school partnerships to educators and service providers across North America. E-mail: [email protected]
Kenneth A. Kiewra
Kenneth A. Kiewra is professor of educational psychology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He earned his PhD from Florida State University and was also on the faculty at Kansas State University and Utah State University. Kiewra’s research pertains to the SOAR teaching and study method he developed and to talent development, particularly the roles that parents play. Kiewra is the former director of the University of Nebraska’s Academic Success Center and the former editor of Educational Psychology Review. E-mail: [email protected]
Sarah C. Kasson
Sarah C. Kasson completed her master’s degree in educational psychology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She currently serves as the admissions coordinator for a nonprofit agency dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in crisis. E-mail: [email protected]
Kyle R. Perry
Kyle R. Perry is a learning and development professional in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializing in the areas of instructional design and leadership development. He earned his MA in educational psychology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Perry currently works for a national membership organization designing and delivering adult education in all 50 states. Also, as Founder and Principal of KP Learning, he consults with companies and nonprofit organizations to create learning solutions that improve the performance of their employees and members. E-mail: [email protected]