Academic Motivation in Gifted-Only and Twice-Exceptional Elementary Students With ADHD or Specific Learning Disorder: A Differential Portrait Based on the Self-Determination Theory and Gender Differences

Anna Ba, Clémence Dumas, Juliette François-Sévigny, Océane Hui, Mélianne Cloutier, Gabrielle Lelièvre, Mathieu Pilon, Department of Sports Studies, s University, Department of Psychology, University of Sherbrooke

Journal for the Education of the Gifted

Published online on March 14, 2026

Abstract

Journal for the Education of the Gifted, Volume 49, Issue 2, Page 151-173, June 2026.
Little is known about the academic motivation of twice-exceptional students, although it represents a protective factor for academic success. Guided by Self-Determination Theory, this study investigated academic motivation among gifted-only and twice-...