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Intellectual humility: an old problem in a new psychological perspective
Wacław Bąk1, Bartosz Wójtowicz1, Jan Kutnik1
1Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.
Current Issues in Personality Psychology
|November 28, 2023
Summary
Intellectual humility, long discussed by philosophers, is now empirically studied in psychology. Research shows its significant role in individual and social well-being, paving the way for future studies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Philosophy
Background:
- Intellectual humility has historical roots in philosophy and theology.
- Recent empirical psychology research has begun to define and study intellectual humility.
- Recognized for its importance in intra- and inter-individual functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review psychological conceptualizations of intellectual humility.
- To survey recent empirical studies on intellectual humility.
- To discuss future research directions and challenges.
Main Methods:
- Review of philosophical and historical context.
- Analysis of recent empirical psychological studies.
- Examination of research on personality, cognition, social relations, and religiosity.
Main Results:
- Empirical studies explore intellectual humility across various domains.
- Selected results highlight the impact of intellectual humility.
- Challenges in measurement techniques are identified.
Conclusions:
- Intellectual humility is a key construct in psychological functioning.
- Further research is needed to refine measurement and explore new avenues.
- Future studies should address limitations and expand the scope of research.
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