Weiyi Yan
The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Beijing 100086, China.
*Corresponding author: Weiyi Yan
Abstract
This paper examines the relationship between intelligence, as measured by IQ, and the likelihood of marriage, with particular attention to the gender differences identified in a study conducted by researchers from four universities in Britain. The findings suggest that an increase in IQ by 15 points correlates with a 35% increase in the probability of marriage among men, while simultaneously reducing the likelihood of marriage among women by 58%. Additionally, Aspara et al. reach similar conclusions through large-scale empirical testing of evolutionary theory, indicating that intelligence positively influences marital outcomes. This paper explores the socio-cultural, economic, and psychological factors contributing to this gender disparity by reviewing relevant literature and applying sociological theories. Furthermore, the application of the ABCD model of marriage theory, which evaluates men and women based on their desirability, provides a clearer understanding of how intelligence impacts marriage.
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How to cite this paper
The Impact of Intelligence on Marriage Likelihood: A Gendered Perspective
How to cite this paper: Weiyi Yan. (2024) The Impact of Intelligence on Marriage Likelihood: A Gendered Perspective. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 8(9), 2123-2126.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.09.016