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Lay People's Understanding and Use of Intelligence: An Indian Perspective

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  • Ashok K. Srivastava

    (Department of Educational Research and Policy Perspectives, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, India)

  • Girishwar Misra

    (University of Delhi, Delhi, India)

Abstract

This study explored the meaning of the notion of "intelligence" as understood and used by the lay people in India. In a multi-centric study, participants (n=1,885), varying along the dimensions of ecological context (rural/urban), schooling, age and gender, from five localities, volunteered. Responding to an open-ended question, participants described the characteristics of an intelligent person. Analysis revealed four major dimensions of intelligence: cognitive competence, social competence, competence in action, and emotional competence. Intelligence was conceptualised in terms of socio-affective regulation of one's conduct. It was considered an important attribute contributing to the well-being of the individual and the society. Results have implications for expanding the concept and assessment of intelligence to make it more inclusive encompassing the perspectives from non-Western cultures.

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  • Ashok K. Srivastava & Girishwar Misra, 2001. "Lay People's Understanding and Use of Intelligence: An Indian Perspective," Psychology and Developing Societies, , vol. 13(1), pages 25-49, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:psydev:v:13:y:2001:i:1:p:25-49
    DOI: 10.1177/097133360101300102
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