Gifted Without Borders: A Systematic Literature Review of Gifted Education for Mobile Populations

HASANBAŞOĞLU B., Tan S.

Gifted Child Quarterly, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/00169862261445109
  • Journal Name: Gifted Child Quarterly
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Periodicals Index Online, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Psycinfo, DIALNET, MLA International Bibliography, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Education Collection (ProQuest), Education Source Ultimate (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
  • Keywords: gifted immigrants, gifted refugees, giftedness, mobility
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The phenomenon of increasing human mobility has attracted the attention of various fields of study in the last decades; the existence of gifted students within these mobile populations urges educators and policy makers to thoroughly examine their diverse needs, the challenges they commonly face, and the essential support services needed to cater for their special needs. This systematic literature review examines the existing research on the pillars of gifted education within mobile populations published between 1999 and 2025 through the lens of the Process-Person-Context-Time (PPCT) model. The findings of this review contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between giftedness and human mobility, offering insights into policy and practice to better address the unique needs of this generally overlooked population. By shedding light upon this emerging issue, this study also underscores the need for further research and mobility-sensitive policies to ensure fair inclusion of gifted students from all backgrounds.