Research has shown that people with high intelligence experience less life satisfaction when the frequency of their social contacts increases.
Loneliness is a feeling perceived social isolation. Like any feeling, it can manifest itself purely individually. People can lead a life of loneliness and not feel lonely, or they can have a socially rich life but still feel lonely.
Highly intelligent people often gravitate towards loneliness, according to a study published in the British Journal of Psychology. The data collected by scientists showed that smart people experience less satisfaction with life with an increase in the frequency of their socialization – as well as when they begin to communicate less than usual.
Why is the attraction to loneliness associated with high intelligence? Experts cite several hypothetical reasons.
This gives them the opportunity to learn something new.Highly intelligent people spend most of their time learning new information. At the same time, they get a very voluminous, multifaceted view of things and life, which forms their thinking accordingly.
This gives time for planning. According to scientists, people with high intelligence tend to planning and calculations. Therefore, they have no problems with pastime – they always know what they will do. Loneliness, in turn, allows them to make a reasonable and effective plan, to think carefully about their decisions.
The vast majority of people love loneliness
They do not need recognition. Many people seek recognition of their efforts and merits, but highly intelligent people are not very motivated by other people's opinions about them – they are well aware of their abilities and often do not seek approval, do not feel the need to adapt.
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