(There are many researchs on this topic).
Perfectionism in Gifted Children
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Perfectionism is a characteristic often noted of gifted children. Parents, educators, and researchers all have different notions about the construct of perfectionism and to what extent it is harmful to gifted children’s self-concept and achievement levels. When perfectionism is conceived as pride in one’s work and striving for excellence, it can be an adaptive motivator for gifted individuals to pursue their goals. Most often, however, perfectionism also consists of maladaptive tendencies, such as harsh self-blame, procrastination, avoidance of challenges, and overgeneralization of failures. The need for perfection may also result in anxiety, depression, and difficulty forming secure relationships as well.