A study published in the British Journal of Psychology has demonstrated that a low interest in socialization is specific for very intelligent people.
So, if you’re an intelligent person, you might recognize some of these personality traits: you might be less sociable then other people and you can occasionally feel anxious, but you know that it is a normal, acceptable thing.
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Psychologists discovered that there is a connection between frequent social interaction and a low satisfaction of a fulfilled life. They made studies in which they included people between the ages of 18 and 28 years.
The study goes around the idea that intelligent people can easily adapt to the challenges of modern life, so they can leave their group of friends and focus on themselves with no problem. The more intelligent a person is, the less he or she feels the need to be in a circle of people, because they don’t need that feeling of membership to feel okay.
They are capable to find their purpose in life on their own.
When an intelligent person has to choose between being a part of a group of people and going on his/her own path, he/she is likely to be willing to trust his own strength. It seems that people who live in little towns are less happy.
This can be related to the fact that in a small town, the connections between people are more intimate, so the need to impress appears. When living in a small town, everyone knows who you are, so you feel pressured to act in a certain way.
This is how some people become the “slaves” of social standards, trying to be nice and make everyone happy, forgetting about their own priorities.
Intelligent people avoid stuff like this and they often choose to focus on themselves. This doesn’t mean that they are selfish or rude, they simply know that they can’t make everyone happy and that they don’t need fake friendships to survive, so they are happy with a small circle or even on their own.
Preferring your own company and not needing a large social circle is freedom. It indicates a person is comfortable in their own skin and most likely intelligent, being able to think on a divergent level and self entertain.
A number of studies suggested that intelligent people are more likely to become depressed and have generally a lower happiness level.
Also they are more inclined to avoid being friends with people who don't prove compatible with their personalities. There is a number of studies being carried on on this subject right now so I guess we'll find out more soon. Great post!
I guess you are right mate. Many studies have shown that human beings reacts differently depending on the situation and the environment. Thus small cities are less active... Drug consumption as well is higher in small cities as people have less hobbies and activities.
That shows a pretty sad picture. People from the city do not know to live in the nature. And people from small cities to show success or even just to evolve have to move to bigger cities... More opportunities, more interaction. So less time to focus on themselves and simple things of life. What do you think about it ?
hi there!!! if that it is true, then i am the smartest person on the earth!!!
and i mean it, because i just have a few friends.
good luck!!!
have a nice day!!!
Damn, I must be really intelligent than :D
Right pointed out that they are not rude and selfish. They are just self centered. They aint that social and they like to keep things to themselves.
Because they are busy studying
Hahahahha
So can we say that introverts are more intelligent than extroverts? I must say that valuable research it is. Please do share the article name and volume :)
I believe it has something to do with them not resonating on the same thought frequency with a lot of people.
In my opinion, intelligent people have a limited social circle because they want to use their skills in things more productive for them as intellectualization and dedicating hours of their time to people with little knowledge generates disappointment