Üstün Zekâlı Öğrencilerin Ebeveynlerinin Tutumlarına Yönelik Psiko-Eğitim Programı Üzerine Deneysel Bir Çalışma

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a group counseling program for parents of gifted children on their attitudes towards their children's education and personal development. The study used an experimental design, which is a quantitative research method. The research was designed using a pretest-posttest matched control group structure, and the study group was selected through random sampling. The study involved a randomized, controlled experiment with sessions focused on different themes such as communication, resilience, academic motivation, and career planning. The Psycho-Education Program for the Attitudes of Parents of Gifted Students was implemented to address these themes. A total of 40 parents of gifted students participated in the study, with 20 parents assigned to the experimental group and 20 parents assigned to the control group. The Parental Attitude Scale was administered to both groups before and after the counseling sessions to collect data. The results of the study showed that the experimental group had higher scores on the Acceptance/Interest and Psychological Autonomy dimensions of the Parental Attitude Scale after completing the counseling program, while their scores on the Supervision dimension decreased. This suggests that the counseling program led to a reduction in parental authority over their children. Overall, the study highlights the potential benefits of group counseling programs for parents of gifted children in promoting positive attitudes towards their children's education and development.