Development of Musically Gifted Children in Chilean Youth Orchestras: Ecosystems of Care and Unmet Needs

Mauricio Andrés López Cruz, Gabriel Oñate Camus, Emilia Mariana Musalem Bravo, Benjamín Guajardo Fuenzalida, Marcela Celis García, Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Chile, Área Psicosocial, Fundación de Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Chile

Gifted Education International

Published online on April 20, 2026

Abstract

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In Chile, approximately 10,000 children participate in youth orchestras. Furthermore, a law for gifted children is currently being debated in the National Congress. This study aimed to understand care practices within the ecosystem of children gifted for ...