4.2.7 A Study of the Profile of Brazilian Families with Gifted Children
The objective of this research was to trace the profile of Brazilian families with gifted children. A sample of 140 families with gifted children from all regions of Brazil participated in this study. For data collection, a Family System Characterization Questionnaire was used in an online digital format, hosted on the Survio® Platform. The results indicated that the families were predominately made up of a father, mother and consanguineous children. Grandparents made up the main family support network. The data showed that families had a high level of schooling, a high socioeconomic level, and a stimulating family environment, rich in educational resources.
Author(s):
Jane Farias Chagas Ferreira
janefcha@gmail.com
University of Brasilia
Brazil
She has a degree in Pedagogy, Music and Theology. She is a psychopedagogist and specialist in Distance Education. Is Master in Psychology and PhD in Human Development and Health Processes from the University of Brasília. She is a founding member of the Brazilian Council for Giftedness, Brazilian delegate to the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, member of the Brazilian Association of Developmental Psychology (ABPD) and the School Psychology WG of the National Association of Research and Graduate Studies in Psychology - ANPEPP. Is coordinator of the extension project: "Program of Development of Social Skills for Talented Young People".
Sheila Perla Maria de Andrade da Silva*
sperlaandrade@gmail.com
University of Brasilia
Brazil
She holds a degree in Pedagogy from the University of Brasília, is a Master in Human Development and Health Processes linked to the Department of School Psychology and Developmen of the Institute of Psychology at University of Brasília. She is a Specialist in Educational Guidance and School Management. She is currently an Administrative Technical Servant in Education at the University of Brasília. Researcher on the theme of High Abilities/Giftedness and Family, and Learning Processes. She is a founding member of the Association of Parents, Teachers and Friends of Students with High Abilities/Giftedness of the Federal District.