Dabrowski ' s Theory of Positive Disintegration and Giftedness : Overexcitability Research
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During the past 20 years, a significant body of literature has emerged focusing on the application ofDabrowski's theory ofpositive disintegration (TPD) to the study ofgifted individuals. Although much of this literature is prescriptive, some research reports spanning this time period are available. A perusal of research on TPD's applicability to gifted individuals indicates that the focus has been Dabrowski's notion of overexcitability (OE). This article reviews OE research, contrasts it with Dabrowski's approach to research with gifted individuals, and argues that researchers should emulate Dabrowski's approach in future investigations.
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