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VALUE SUPPORT IN THE CONTEXT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP FOR GIFTED YOUTH

Author:
D. K. Korolov, PhD (Candidate of Psychological Sciences), Associate Professor (docent),
Social Psychology Department
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
ORCID: 0000-0002-9685-5286
E-mail: assessment@i.ua

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17721/upj.2021.2(16).5

Article Information
Issue: 2(16) 2021, pages: 70-88
Language: Ukrainian
Received: 16.07.2021
1 st Revision: 18.07.2021
Accepted: 26.07.2021

Abstract

The performed analysis of psychological approaches and methods that can be used to provide value support in the context of psychological assistance to gifted youth has allowed us to draw the following conclusions.
Value support is clearly not mentioned in scientific publications among the psychological problems of the gifted whom professional assistance should be provided. The focus on gifted people’s developmental difficulties is largely explained by the implicit assumption that giftedness is maladaptive by its nature. However, this assumption is not supported by existing research data. The model of a gifted person as a psychologically healthy optimally functioning individuum shifts the emphasis on his/her support and development.
The leading form of psychological help to the gifted, given their pronounced individuality, should be individual counseling with elements of coaching.
To identify, clarify and prioritize personal values, a consultant can use a variety of qualitative and quantitative, standardized and non-standardized examining tools: questionnaires, sorting techniques, analysis of life activities, dreams, peak experiences, imaginary modeling, projective techniques. The full manifestation of giftedness and its further development requires synergy of roles in which giftedness is realized with other important life and professional roles. The task of building such a way of life by a young person in the conditions of insufficiently favorable social reality and value conflict often requires help of a psychologist.

Key words: giftedness, gifted personality, personal values, value support, psychological help, counseling of gifted.

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