Identification of Effective Factors on Academic Performance of Talented Students in Iranian Universities: A Meta-Synthesis Study

Introduction: Talented students, being perceived as individuals capable of performing tasks better than others and making significant contributions toward solving environmental, societal, and national challenges, are considered valuable human resources in any society. The present study aimed to iden...

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Main Authors: Parinaz Rahmani Barouji, Jamal Haji, Mojgan Mohammadimehr
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Published: Guilan University of Medical Sciences 2025-03-01
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description Introduction: Talented students, being perceived as individuals capable of performing tasks better than others and making significant contributions toward solving environmental, societal, and national challenges, are considered valuable human resources in any society. The present study aimed to identify the factors influencing the academic performance of talented students. Methods: The methodological approach of this study was qualitative, and the adopted research method was the seven-step meta-synthesis approach by Sandelowski and Barroso.The researchers conducted a systematic search of studies related to these factors in academic databases, such as the Scientific Information Database (SID), Noormags, Magiran, the Comprehensive Humanities Portal, Civilica, and Elmnet. The search spanned the years 2006-2024 using keywords, such as "talented students," "academic performance of gifted students," and "factors influencing the academic performance of talented students." In the initial review, 136 references were identified. After screening and validation steps and using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool, a total of 32 studies were analyzed through thematic analysis. To assess the quality or reliability of the indicators, the Kappa coefficient in IBM SPSS Statistics Software Version 26 was utilized, which in this study was calculated as 0.813, indicating a satisfactory reliability level for the indicators used. Results: From the content analysis of the selected sources, 240 initial codes were extracted, encompassing 16 sub-themes. These sub-themes were organized into four main themes: individual factors (demographic characteristics, cognitive and psychological components, motivational traits, attitudinal traits, behavioral traits, family characteristics and conditions); organizational factors (organizational culture and climate, intra- and inter-university interactions, characteristics of the university of study); supportive factors (support and backing from the community, support and backing from the government, support and backing from the university); educational factors (development of student talent and abilities, educational strategies, development of educational content, educational facilities and resources) Conclusion: The factors affecting the academic performance of talented students are multidimensional. In addition to the individual characteristics of the student, they are also influenced by factors at the university and social environment. Therefore It is recommended that educational administrators and planners, considering the individual, organizational, supportive, and educational factors affecting the performance of talented students, which were explained in this study, provide a suitable platform for the advancement and improvement of these students' academic performance in universities.
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spelling doaj-art-c8b2bdf1c9b24caabb2fb0c45ed9ffff2025-08-20T03:10:50ZfasGuilan University of Medical SciencesPizhūhish dar Āmūzish-i ̒ulūm-i Pizishkī2008-72842008-952X2025-03-011715570Identification of Effective Factors on Academic Performance of Talented Students in Iranian Universities: A Meta-Synthesis StudyParinaz Rahmani Barouji0Jamal Haji1Mojgan Mohammadimehr2 Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Management, Department of Educational Management and Planning, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Department of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Introduction: Talented students, being perceived as individuals capable of performing tasks better than others and making significant contributions toward solving environmental, societal, and national challenges, are considered valuable human resources in any society. The present study aimed to identify the factors influencing the academic performance of talented students. Methods: The methodological approach of this study was qualitative, and the adopted research method was the seven-step meta-synthesis approach by Sandelowski and Barroso.The researchers conducted a systematic search of studies related to these factors in academic databases, such as the Scientific Information Database (SID), Noormags, Magiran, the Comprehensive Humanities Portal, Civilica, and Elmnet. The search spanned the years 2006-2024 using keywords, such as "talented students," "academic performance of gifted students," and "factors influencing the academic performance of talented students." In the initial review, 136 references were identified. After screening and validation steps and using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool, a total of 32 studies were analyzed through thematic analysis. To assess the quality or reliability of the indicators, the Kappa coefficient in IBM SPSS Statistics Software Version 26 was utilized, which in this study was calculated as 0.813, indicating a satisfactory reliability level for the indicators used. Results: From the content analysis of the selected sources, 240 initial codes were extracted, encompassing 16 sub-themes. These sub-themes were organized into four main themes: individual factors (demographic characteristics, cognitive and psychological components, motivational traits, attitudinal traits, behavioral traits, family characteristics and conditions); organizational factors (organizational culture and climate, intra- and inter-university interactions, characteristics of the university of study); supportive factors (support and backing from the community, support and backing from the government, support and backing from the university); educational factors (development of student talent and abilities, educational strategies, development of educational content, educational facilities and resources) Conclusion: The factors affecting the academic performance of talented students are multidimensional. In addition to the individual characteristics of the student, they are also influenced by factors at the university and social environment. Therefore It is recommended that educational administrators and planners, considering the individual, organizational, supportive, and educational factors affecting the performance of talented students, which were explained in this study, provide a suitable platform for the advancement and improvement of these students' academic performance in universities.http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-1444-en.pdfacademic performancemeta-synthesisstudentstalentuniversities
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Pizhūhish dar Āmūzish-i ̒ulūm-i Pizishkī
academic performance
meta-synthesis
students
talent
universities
title Identification of Effective Factors on Academic Performance of Talented Students in Iranian Universities: A Meta-Synthesis Study
title_full Identification of Effective Factors on Academic Performance of Talented Students in Iranian Universities: A Meta-Synthesis Study
title_fullStr Identification of Effective Factors on Academic Performance of Talented Students in Iranian Universities: A Meta-Synthesis Study
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title_short Identification of Effective Factors on Academic Performance of Talented Students in Iranian Universities: A Meta-Synthesis Study
title_sort identification of effective factors on academic performance of talented students in iranian universities a meta synthesis study
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meta-synthesis
students
talent
universities
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