Individual and Social Predictors of Two Conceptualizations of Intellectual Humility

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Abstract

Intellectual humility is a construct that has gained growing attention due to the current sociopolitical environment and divisiveness among groups in the United States. This study explores intellectual humility conceptualized and measured in two ways: as a cognitive recognition of the limits of one’s own knowledge, and as an epistemic virtue; and tests whether individual characteristics (need for cognition, well-being, anti-intellectualism, social vigilantism, mindset) predict intellectual humility. Additionally, we examined gender and political affiliation group differences. Results indicate that the two intellectual humility scales have different patterns of predictors and that group differences exist based on gender and political affiliation. Understanding the construct thoroughly and examining group differences may help inform future research and interventions targeting intellectual humility.

Authors

• Emily Craddock Thomas, Northern Arizona University

• Sara A. Abercrombie, Northern Arizona University