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This study explored the influence of enabling factors on the perceived outcomes of summer enrichment programs (SEPs) for student learning, based on the perspectives of parents in Saudi Arabia. The researchers employed a correlational–exploratory research design to investigate the impacts of SEPs on students’ learning. A comprehensive sample of 1,571 parents of gifted students were included in the survey. The authors found that 11 enabling items accounted for approximately 62% of the variance in the impact factor score, encompassing aspects, such as content delivery, holistic experience, cost, timing, resources, and family communication. Moreover, when the demographic variables (gender and grade level) were controlled for, the number of enabling items increased to 12, with the proportion of variance remaining consistent. Notably, mothers and fathers demonstrated distinct priorities; fathers placed greater emphasis on facilities and communication, whereas mothers prioritized fairness in admission criteria and the opportunity to visit the program site.

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