Understanding Viewpoints Based on Dabrowski Levels — Inner Growth in Gifted Adults
Deborah Ruf examines how Baby Boomer upbringing and Dabrowski’s theory relate to gifted adults’ inner development. Some cope by “making the best of it,” others seek counseling. Case-study excerpts show persistent identity questioning, alienation, conflicts with authority, and the role of counseling in processing gifted-related struggles.