A 40-year longitudinal study conducted by Lubinski, Benbow, and Kell revealed that gifted men and women define and perceive success differently. Gifted men tend to place greater emphasis on their careers and professional achievements, while gifted women focus more on balancing professional and personal life, valuing both family and career success equally.

Despite these differences, both sexes report a similar level of life satisfaction, suggesting that each finds meaning and contentment in the areas they value most. This study highlights the importance of personal choices and flexibility in defining success for gifted individuals.

Career choices and occupation are inseparable from such a context.

References

1. Vanderbilt University. "Gifted men and women define success differently, 40-year study finds." ScienceDaily. November 19, 2014. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141119101700.htm