| Title: |
Investigating the Insider Knowledge of STEM-Talented Adolescents |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Frank C. Worrell (ORCID 0000-0002-7122-527X); Ilke Bayazitli (ORCID 0000-0002-1390-1882); Rena F. Subotnik (ORCID 0000-0001-6750-0286); Paula Olszewski-Kubilius (ORCID 0000-0003-4149-9605) |
| Source: |
Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 2025 48(4):364-381. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
STEM Education; Science Interests; Talent Development; Adolescents; STEM Careers; Vocational Interests; Occupational Aspiration; College Choice; Information Sources; Educational Counseling; Competition; Time Management; Soft Skills; High School Students; College Freshmen |
| DOI: |
10.1177/01623532251371739 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3532; 2162-9501 |
| Abstract: |
We report on a qualitative study about the presence and role of insider knowledge in the lives of talented adolescents. Several themes emerged from the interviews: career aspirations of the participants; sources of knowledge about colleges and choosing a college; sources of knowledge about STEM careers; anticipated challenges; required skill sets; and types of support needed to address challenges. Participants received college guidance from school counselors and used the Internet as a primary source for STEM-related activities and information. Participants formed their ideas on what life is like for a STEM professional based on people they knew, TV shows, and social media, with more realistic notions acquired by students with a family member in STEM. Commonly experienced and anticipated challenges were competition in school and in college admissions. Time management was identified as a necessary skill, and the most frequently cited support needed was guidance with respect to career paths. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1488206 |
| Database: |
ERIC |