Social Influences on the learning & development

1. Social Relationships

1.1. Culture

1.1.1. Often influences academic decisions

1.2. Peers

1.2.1. Decisions on various social activities doesn't really have a difference between gifted/non-gifted

1.3. Parents & Other Adults

1.3.1. Relationships are important for GT students!

1.3.2. Can be positive influences

2. Bullying & Suicide

2.1. Not a difference between gifted/non-gifted

2.2. 4th & 5th grade see changing in bullying

2.3. MS - Students find their 'group' but no bullying is more prevalent in GT 'groups'

2.4. GT students could have a hard time connecting to peers and adults which can lead to suicide

3. Social Self-Concept

3.1. Positive

3.2. More positive interactions with friends the higher the gifted-ness

3.3. Social support did not affect their interactions and self concept

3.4. Do care about how others view them

4. Social Experiences in Course Work

4.1. Play is important in elementary

4.2. Course work can impact their social life

4.2.1. AP/IB students have said they didn't feel like the had to choose between school and social

4.3. Find social experiences in their classes

4.3.1. Diverse group of friends because of this