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Peer reviewedFreeman, Karen A.; Walberg, Herbert J. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
As part of a larger study, the childhood psychological traits and conditions of 38 eminent African-American women (who lived between 1863 and 1974) were compared with those of other eminent women. African-American women more often appeared to be advantaged by such psychological traits as independence, perseverance, single-mindedness, and alertness…
Descriptors: Adults, Blacks, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Peer reviewedWalberg, Herbert J.; And Others – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1981
The research study investigated common psychological traits and conditions of more than 200 men (historically recognized as highly eminent) born between the 14th and 20th centuries. It was concluded that the childhood traits and conditions are possible clues or indications of adult eminence rather than certain predictors. (SB)
Descriptors: Adults, Biographies, Gifted, High Achievement
Peer reviewedFilippelli, Laura A.; Walberg, Herbert J. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1997
Comparison of childhood traits and conditions of 21 eminent American women scientists and 235 eminent women in other fields found both groups more similar than different, but future scientists tended to engage in more scientific activities, were more bookish and scholarly, and were typically encouraged to pursue nature study, reading, and writing.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Family Environment
Walberg, Herbert J.; Wynne, Edward A. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1993
This article distills from research five childhood activities typically associated with adult eminence, including working diligently, absorbing information, engaging others constructively, choosing goals carefully, and completing difficult tasks. Examples from the lives of eminent men and women are provided, such as Jane Adams, Thomas Jefferson,…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Exceptional Persons, Gifted, High Achievement
Peer reviewedStariha, Winifred E.; Walberg, Herbert J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1995
Examination of traits and life experiences of 21 eminent women in the visual arts found that, as children, artists were creative, versatile, vital, energetic, sensitive, and enjoyed their work. Early achievement predicted later accomplishments and early intensive concentration in one's field, often to the near exclusion of other activities, was…
Descriptors: Adults, Artists, Child Development, Children
Peer reviewedWallace, Trudy; Walberg, Herbert J. – Roeper Review, 1995
This study identified early conditions of successful adults, via a historical analysis of psychological traits and childhood environments of 38 notable 20th-century American women writers. The study rated multiple traits and conditions representing cognitive, affective, familial, and educational aspects. Results focus on the degree of persistence…
Descriptors: Authors, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Educational Environment
