Decision making of rural gifted females:Case studies of precollege influences

Abstract

Factors that influence precollege decision making as they relate to growing up as a rural gifted female were investigated. Findings from questionnaires and interviews focusing on high school and extracurricular experiences with college students in rural south Georgia produced case studies reflecting perceptions of decision‐making influences. Involvement in high school experiences was influenced more by their self‐perceptions and circumstances. The participants saw themselves as intelligent, independent, outspoken, and goal‐directed. These rural gifted young women of the nineties expected to be involved in dual career and partnership relationships. Although uncertain about career decisions, non‐traditional science careers as well as more traditional teaching careers were considered. Family support was important for their development. Creating blocks of time was seen as a crucial resource for effective organization and planning in facilitating goal attainment.

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