Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Abstract

The Influence of Empathy on Academic Achievement among Gifted Students in Saudi Arabia

Al- Sahafi Faisal & Mohd Zuri Bin Ghani

This research examines the influence of empathy towards academic achievement among gifted students in Saudi Arabia. The discussion in the study is base on the theoretical framework of the emotional intelligence Theory Goleman's (1995), the Mayer and Salovey Model (1995) and achievement motivation Theory. These theories are appropriate for the study because they allow the reader to understand how academic achievement is significantly influenced by empathy among gifted students in Saudi Arabia. The study will be significant to teachers of gifted students, educational planners, government, international agencies such as UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, etc.