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Intellectual Humility in the Eyes of Others: Implications for Social Perception and Trust

Jonah Koetke & Karina Schumann

Current Directions in Psychological Science2026https://doi.org/10.1177/09637214261419421article
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Prior research offers compelling evidence for the social, personal, and societal benefits of intellectual humility (IH). This article shifts the focus to social perception by examining the emerging literature on perceived IH—how people judge others’ awareness of their intellectual limitations. We describe how perceived IH enhances social evaluations in everyday and expert contexts and identify conditions under which high IH may backfire. We then outline key directions for future research, including the roles of identity, authenticity, and culture, in shaping how IH is perceived and socially rewarded.

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@article{jonah2026,
  title        = {{Intellectual Humility in the Eyes of Others: Implications for Social Perception and Trust}},
  author       = {Jonah Koetke & Karina Schumann},
  journal      = {Current Directions in Psychological Science},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/09637214261419421},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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