Od nadarjenega učenca do odrasle osebe: doživljanje oznake nadarjenosti na prehodu v odraslost

Pavlin, Nika (avtor), Svetina, Matija (mentor)

Prehod od nadarjenega učenca do odrasle osebe je večplasten proces, ki ima pomembno vlogo v različnih vidikih posameznikovega življenja in razvoja. Nadarjene posameznike odlikujejo nadpovprečne sposobnosti, ki v njihovih življenjih oblikujejo edinstvene izkušnje in tudi specifične izzive. Kljub temu ostajajo doživljanje in izkušnje z identifikacijo nadarjenosti (pre)malo raziskani. Namen dela je bil preučiti, kako posamezniki zaznavajo vlogo identifikacije nadarjenosti v otroštvu pri oblikovanju svoje identitete, izobraževalno-poklicne poti, socialnih odnosov in subjektivnega blagostanja. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 14 mladih na prehodu v odraslost, ki so bili v osnovni šoli identificirani kot nadarjeni učenci. Podatki so bili zbrani s polstrukturiranimi intervjuji in obdelani z metodo tematske analize. Rezultati kažejo kompleksnost ter ambivalentnost doživljanja identifikacije in oznake nadarjenosti. Medtem ko nekateri njune vloge ne zaznavajo kot pomembne oziroma imajo v povezavi s tem nevtralne izkušnje, drugi poročajo o pozitivnih in negativnih izkušnjah. Kot najpomembnejši pozitivni vidiki se kažejo potrditev sposobnosti ter možnosti prepoznavanja in razvijanja potencialov, kot negativni pa prisotnost visokih pričakovanj, doživljanje zunanjih in notranjih pritiskov k doseganju odličnosti ter socialna odtujenost. Na prehodu v odraslost udeleženci spoznavajo ključni pomen truda za lastno uspešnost ter razvijajo integriran pogled na svoje izkušnje, pri čemer oznako nadarjenosti doživljajo le kot enega izmed gradnikov svoje celostne identitete. Ugotovitve ponujajo vpogled v to, kako udeleženci doživljajo prednosti in izzive, ki jih prinaša identifikacija nadarjenosti, ter prispevajo k boljšemu razumevanju njenega dolgoročnega pomena za osebni in socialni razvoj posameznika. Delo ima uporabno vrednost za pedagoške delavce, starše in strokovnjake pri oblikovanju praktičnih smernic ter razvijanju podpornih strategij za nudenje celostne opore nadarjenim posameznikom.

• Jezik: Slovenski jezik
• Ključne besede: nadarjeni, prehod v odraslost, tematska analiza
• Vrsta gradiva: Magistrsko delo/naloga
• Organizacija: FF - Filozofska fakulteta
• Leto izida: 2026
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-190647
• Datum objave v RUL: 31.10.2026

Sekundarni jezik

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Naslov: From Gifted Student to Adult: Experiencing the Label of Giftedness in Emerging Adulthood

Izvleček

The transition from a gifted student to an adult is a complex process that can significantly shape various aspects of an individual’s development and life course. Gifted individuals are typically characterized by above-average abilities, which give rise to unique experiences and specific challenges throughout their lives. Nevertheless, the subjective experience of being identified as gifted remains under-researched. The purpose of this study was to examine how individuals perceive the role of being identified as gifted in childhood in shaping their identity, educational and career paths, social relationships, and subjective well-being. The study included 14 emerging adults who had been identified as gifted in primary school. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The results highlight the complexity and ambivalence of the experience of being identified and labeled as "gifted." While some individuals report neutral experiences and perceive no major impact on their development, others report both positive and negative outcomes. The most prominent positive aspects include the validation of abilities and opportunities to recognize and develop one’s potential, while the negative aspects include high expectations, the experience of external and internal pressures to achieve excellence, and social alienation. As they transition into adulthood, participants come to understand the crucial importance of effort and work ethic for their own success and develop an integrated perspective on their experiences, viewing the label of giftedness as just one component of their overall identity. The findings offer in-depth insight into the subjective experience of the advantages and challenges associated with being identified as gifted and contribute to a better understanding of its long-term significance for an individual’s personal and social development. This work is of practical value to educators, parents, and professionals in formulating practical guidelines and developing support strategies to provide comprehensive support to gifted individuals.

• Ključne besede: gifted, emerging adulthood, thematic analysis