Exploring the Impacts of Meaning in Life, Character Strengths, and Social Connectedness on Affect and Achievement in Gifted Students.

ABSTRACT: Understanding the factors that promote positive affect and achievement in gifted students is essential for supporting their holistic development and success. This study aimed to explore the relationship among meaning in life (presence and search), character strengths (creativity, perseverance, social intelligence), social connectedness, positive/negative affect, and perceived academic achievement among gifted students in Hong Kong, China. A total of 348 gifted students participated in this study, comprising 196 males and 152 females, aged 10 to 18 years. The students completed a cross-sectional online survey in August and September 2024. Mediation analyses were conducted using structural equation modeling with bootstrapping to estimate indirect effects. The results indicated significant in

SUBMITTER: Chan PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12843387 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature