Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences
Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences

The Ideal Status and Expectations of the Gifted and Talented Students: A Qualitative Study

Authors

Zahra Cheraghi 1
Saharnaz Nedjat 2
Parvin Pasalar 3
Vali Baygi 4
Negar Sadat Ahmadi 5

1 - Assistant Professor, Modeling of Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Science, Hamadan, Iran

2 Professor, PhD, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, PhD, School of Medical, Department of Biochemistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 MSc, Ph.D. Student, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

5 Medical Student, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract
Introduction:  Gifted and talented students are the main customers and driving force of the education system, therefore, the existence of a permanent mechanism based on their demands, expectations, and problems seems necessary to improve the education system.
Method: This qualitative study was done using conventional content analysis. The participants were 23 gifted and talented students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, in 2016. Sampling was performed using convenience sampling by the brilliant talent center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire.
Results: In this study, 23 interviews were conducted. Finally, 118 themes remained in two main categories (factors affecting talented students' satisfaction and the ways to prevent brain drain). Poor teaching methods and lack of educational resources were the most important educational problems. Weak management and lack of research funding were the most important research problems. In the students' point of view, improvement of teaching status and organization of human resources management are the most important priorities for the preservation of the elite forces.
Conclusion: The results of this study that are consistent with the results of domestic and International studies, emphasize the importance of paying special attention to the expectations and demands of gifted and talented students. In addition to the educational, research and welfare services problems, socio-economic problems were also identified as a cause of brain drain.

Keywords

Gifted and talented students
Qualitative study
brain drain
1. Shakiba B, Irani S, Salmasian H. A jumpstart for student researchers in Iran. Lancet 2007; 369(9568): 1167-8. 2. Brody LE. The talent searches: A catalyst for change in higher education. Journal of Secondary Gifted Education 1998; 9(3): 124-33. 3. Shahsavari S, badiyepeymaiejahromi Z. letter to editor. Iranian Journal of Medical Education 2017; 17(Serial: 79): 35-7. [In Persian]. 4. Docquier F, Rapoport H. Globalization, brain drain, and development. Journal of Economic Literature 2012; 50(3): 681-730. 5. Lotfi MH, Aminian AH, Ghomizadea A, Zarea S. Prevalence of depression amongst students of Shaheed Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 2010; 4(2): 51-5. 6. Jafarzadeh Esfehani R, Rezaei Kalat A, Jafarzadeh Esfehani A, Kamranian H. Assessing medical students depressive symptoms by use of University Student Depression Inventory (USDI) in Sabzevar, Iran. Future of Medical Education Journal 2014; 4(2): 19-23. 7. Mousavi SG, Keramatian K, Maracy MR, Fouladi M. Suicidal ideation, depression, and aggression among students of three universities of Isfahan, Iran In 2008. Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci 2012; 6(1): 47-53. 8. Ahmari Tehran H, Heidari A, Kachooie A, Moghise M, Irani A. The relationship between depression and religious attitudes in students of Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran. Qom University of Medical Sciences Journal 2009; 3(3): 51-6. [In Persian]. 9. Aghakhani N, Sharif Nia H, Eghtedar S, Rahbar N, Jasemi M, Mesgar Zadeh M. Prevalence of depression among students of Urmia University of Medical Sciences (Iran). Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci 2011; 5(2): 131-5. 10. Mohammadi S, Labbafghassemi R, Amiri Z, Lameei A. Views and expectations of talented medical and dental students in Shahid Beheshti University of Health Care and Medical Education on Educational, research, welfare and extracurricular facilities. Biannual Journal of Medical Education Education Development Center 2014; 2(1): 7-14. [In Persian]. 11. Torabi F, Seif D. Predicting emotional intelligence based on dimensions of sense of humor among talented university students. Journal of Reserch in Behavioural Sciences 2013; 11(2): 100-7. [In Persian]. 12. Salehi M, Zamanian M. The Use of supplementary materials by iranian EFL teachers at high schools fortalented students. Journal of Studies in Learning and Teaching English 2012; 1(2): 167-85. 13. Jebraeily M, Mosavei Vaezi SJ, Mikaeili P, Sadatian R, Aghlmand S. Evaluating the influencing factors of educational underachievement in gifted and talented students of Urmia University of Medical Sciences. Future of Medical Education Journal 2011; 4(3): 21-5. 14. Yousefi A, Ghasemi M. Changes in attitude of talented medical students towards academic and social life during the first year after entering the university: A qualitative study. Iranian Journal of Medical Education 2002; 2:58. 15. Momayyezi M, Mazloomy S, Aminipour M, Momayyezi M. Talented students’ view points on the educational problems in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences In 2010. Iranian Journal of Medical Education 2012; 12(1): 55-66. [In Persian]. 16. Sander P, Stevenson K, King M, Coates D. University students' expectations of teaching. Studies in Higher Education 2000; 25(3): 309-23. 17. Paechter M, Maier B, Macher D. Students’ expectations of, and experiences in E-Learning: Their relation to learning achievements and course satisfaction. Computers & Education 2010; 54(1): 222-9. 18. Takeda K, Takahashi K, Masukawa H, Shimamori Y. Influence on learning of a collaborative learning method comprising the Jigsaw Method and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Yakugaku zasshi: Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan 2017; 137(6): 659-64. 19. Mansoori S, Abedini-baltork M, Lashkari H, Bagheri S. Effectiveness of problem-based learning on student's academic performance: A quasi-experimental study. Research in Medical Education 2017; 9(1): 1-8. [In Persian]. 20. Peterson DM, Briggs P, Dreasher L, Horner DD, Nelson T. Contributions of international students and programs to campus diversity. New Directions for Student Services 1999; 1999(86): 67-77.
Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences
Volume 7, Issue 4
2018
Pages 395-406

  • Receive Date 24 August 2020

Home page

Submit Manuscript

Guide for Reviewers

Contact Us