“Self-Concept Gains by Gifted Middle School Students during a Summer Program”, 1985 (; similar):
The study reported here was conducted to determine the relationship between a 2-week Gifted Students Institute summer program and the self-concepts of 37 gifted middle school students, ages 10 to 14.
To assess the relationship between the GSI program and the students’ self-concepts, the Me Scale (Feldhusen) and the Self-Esteem Inventory (Coopersmith) were administered on the first and final days of the 2-week program. Students also completed a program evaluation, and writing samples describing their personalities.
The results of the study indicated that it is possible to enhance gifted students’ self-concepts through provision of a supportive educational and social environment of a summer program on an university campus.