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ArticleBMC psychology2024

Unraveling symptom interplay: a network analysis of procrastination in gifted students.

Sajjad Bagheri, Hojjatollah Farahani, Peter Watson, Timea Bezdan, Kosar Rezaiean

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Article in BMC psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Sajjad BagheriClinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Hakim-Toos Institute of Higher Education, Mashhad, Iran.
Hojjatollah FarahaniDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. h.farahani@modares.ac.ir.
Peter WatsonMRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. peter.watson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.
Timea BezdanFaculty of Informatics and Computing, Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia.
Kosar RezaieanMA Candidate in Clinical Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

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Medical Research Council MC_U105579212Medical Research Council MC_UU_00005/14
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study explores the intricate web of symptoms experienced by academically gifted high school students, focusing on procrastination, rumination, perfectionism, and cognitive flexibility. The well-being of these gifted adolescents remains a pivotal concern, and understanding the dynamics of these symptoms is vital.

methodsA diverse sample of 207 academically gifted high school students from Mashhad, Iran, participated in this study. Using convenience sampling, participants from grades 10, 11, and 12 were included, with detailed assessments conducted through questionnaires measuring the mentioned symptoms.

resultsOur network analysis uncovers compelling insights into the interplay of these symptoms: Procrastination, though moderately central, exerts significant influence within the network, underscoring its relevance. Cognitive flexibility, while centrally positioned, curiously exhibits a negative influence, potentially serving as a protective factor. Negative perfectionism emerges as the keystone symptom, with both high centrality and a positive influence. Rumination displays substantial centrality and a positive influence, indicating its role in symptom exacerbation. Positive perfectionism, moderately central, lacks direct influence on other symptoms.

conclusionThis network analysis provides a nuanced understanding of the relationships among procrastination, rumination, perfectionism, and cognitive flexibility in academically gifted adolescents. Negative perfectionism and cognitive flexibility emerge as critical factors deserving attention in interventions aimed at enhancing the well-being of this unique group. Further research should explore causal relationships to refine targeted interventions.

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Child, GiftedPerfectionismProcrastinationStudentsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorFemaleHumansIranMaleRumination, CognitiveSurveys and QuestionnairesCognitive flexibilityGifted adolescentsNetwork analysisPerfectionismProcrastinationPsychological well-beingRuminationSymptom interplay

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PMID38943210
PMCPMC11214219

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