The analysis of high IQ’s different effects on marriage rates for men and women

Authors

  • Ping Lu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61173/53kedf61

Keywords:

Intelligence Quotient, marriage rate, cognitive psychology, evolutionary psychology, social psychology

Abstract

Research shows that high IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is positively correlated with increasing marriage rates for men and negatively correlated with increasing marriage rates for women. This paper uses the framework of cognitive psychology and evolutionary psychology to elucidate the potential reasons for this phenomenon. In general, women value intelligence more than men when choosing a mate, so knowledgeable women face a more limited range of choices. The social culture of marriage and reproduction is more consistent with men’s pursuit of marriage, which can easily lead to cognitive dissonance in women. At present, gender bias is still widespread, and this paper calls for the protection of the rights of women and other marginalised groups in the choice of marriage and the promotion of equality of opportunity and choice-making.

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Published

2024-10-29

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