Scientists Have Discovered Why Smart People Avoid Social Connections: Unexpected Findings.

Often, intelligent people are lonely. They do not build many friendships and are not in a hurry to make new acquaintances. Scientists decided to uncover the real reason for this.

This is discussed in a study published in

To uncover the truth, psychologists from the London School of Economics, together with colleagues from the Singapore Management University, analyzed the responses of over 15,000 people. Ultimately, they concluded that the higher a person's IQ, the less they communicate with others.

The explanation for this is quite simple — highly intelligent people do not need to have a wide circle of friends to feel happy. Psychologists note that the brains of such individuals operate differently. They prioritize differently than the rest. Such personalities feel most comfortable in their own inner world.

Excessive social activity only interferes with people who have a high IQ. They believe it distracts them from truly important things. Moreover, researchers found that the more intelligent people communicate with others, the unhappier they feel.

Researcher from the Brooklyn Institute Carol Graham notes that individuals with a high level of intelligence tend to spend their time achieving their set goals. It is important for them to achieve a specific result, and they exert maximum effort to do so. This is what allows intellectuals to feel happy.

The study shows that smart people may be lonely due to their dominance of the inner world and focus on achievements and outcomes. They consider social activity to be distracting and behave significantly differently than people with lower IQ. This understanding allows for better comprehension and explanation of the relationship between intelligence and loneliness.