Keywords
intelligence; IQ; anthropology; cognitive; word frequencies; culture
Abstract
This thesis explores the evolution of intelligence research and its contextualization within historical biases. Using a meta-analysis approach, the study examines word frequencies in academic literature spanning from the 1930s to the 2010s to identify shifting trends in intelligence discourse. Eleven search terms related to intelligence were analyzed to interpret changes in academic focus over time. The findings reveal significant shifts influenced by historical events, societal movements, and advancements in technology and methodology. From the prominence of IQ measures during World War II to the rise of cognitive science in the 1960s and the emergence of emotional intelligence in the 2000s, each decade reflects distinct patterns in intelligence research. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of contextualizing intelligence within broader sociocultural contexts and challenging entrenched biases. By critically examining historical influences, this research underscores the imperative for more inclusive and equitable approaches to understanding human cognition.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Williams, Lana
College
College of Sciences
Department
Anthropology
Thesis Discipline
Anthropology
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Maldonado, Leilani, "Concepts and Measures of Human Intelligence and Anthropology: A Systematic Review of Academic Literature from 1930s to 2010s" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 3.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/3