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This article by David Feldman presents the results of the author's follow-up study of those above 180 IQ in Terman's "Genetic Studies of Genius." The author reviewed the Terman files of all the subjects who scored at this level. He provides a short summary of educational and occupational attainments, then presents a qualitative analysis of the data.
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This article is a follow-up study of gifted students in the Early Entrance Program (EEP) at the University of Washington, National Merit Scholarship Finalists and students who qualified for EEP, but didn't participate and how they viewed their academic decisions later in life. The study finds that most of the students in all three groups were satisfied with their decision to accelerate or not. Authored by Kathleen Noble, Nancy Robinson, and Susan Gunderson.
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This article by Deirdre Lovecky explains that there has been comparatively little focus in the literature on the attributes and social and emotional needs of gifted adults. Using observational data, the author attempts to delineate some of the positive and negative social effects of traits displayed by gifted adults. Five traits (divergency, excitability, sensitivity, perceptivity, and entelechy) seem to produce potential interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict. Unless gifted adults learn to value themselves and find support, identity conflict...
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This article by Rena Subotnik, David Karp and Elizabeth Morgan compares two studies that were done on adults who were identified as gifted when they were children. The article explores many different aspects of the individuals lives such as marital status, income, job satisfaction, relationships, etc. Overall, the study finds these adults well-rounded and happy with their lives.
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This full text article by Janine Lehane describes some of the musical accomplishments of Lorin Hollander, as well as other work and charity he is involved with. The piano prodigy's childhood is explored briefly to give the reader an idea of what it was like to be Lorin Hollander as a child. The article seems to be based on extensive interviews with Hollander and includes some of his personal thoughts and philosophy on music.
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