Combating Underachievement in Gifted Students Through Social-Emotional Training and Development
Gifted students may underperform despite high ability due to boredom, low self-esteem, or lack of support. Early identification and social-emotional interventions—trusting relationships, mentorship, empowerment, equitable programming, and bias removal—can restore engagement, resilience, and academic success for gifted learners and improve long-term wellbeing.