Research Article | Open Access
Psychological Loneliness in Academically Gifted Children
Malika Meherzi, Malika Ben Chedda
Pages: 316-324
Abstract
The study focused on the topic of "Psychological Loneliness in Academically Gifted Children." An empirical study was conducted on a sample consisting of 50 academically gifted children from four primary schools (Ahmed Radjeh, Mohamed Sheikh, Colonel Amirouche, Mohamed Ziane) in the municipality of Ain Merane in Chlef Province in Algeria. A clinical study was also conducted on 4 academically gifted students who experience psychological loneliness. The following tools were employed in this study: observation, clinical interview, and the Russell's Loneliness Scale, after confirming its psychometric properties. The findings revealed that academically gifted children experience a moderate level of psychological loneliness. This psychological loneliness can be attributed to several factors, including personal reasons for the child, family circumstances, and the school environment.
Keywords
Psychological loneliness, academic excellence, family, school.