Intelligence ( IF 3.613 ) Pub Date : 2022-03-24 , DOI: 10.1016/j.intell.2022.101647 Marianna Massimilla Rusche , Matthias Ziegler
Domain-specific knowledge (Gkn) has been theoretically discussed and empirically proven to be a useful broad indicator of crystallized intelligence (Gc) beyond vocabulary. Based on this, the present study aimed to explore the complex interplay between selected investment traits such as personality and interests, operationalised on different hierarchical levels, and Gkn across the life span based on process models integrated into the recent Cattell-Horn-Carroll model. Divided into an online study and a laboratory study, various tests measuring constructs in the nomological net of Gkn including cognitive abilities, personality, and interests were presented along with a Gkn test to a total of N = 477 participants. Aspects of openness and interests showed varying latent correlations with Gkn depending on the knowledge domain. In addition, various linear and complex non-linear relations between different investment traits and specific knowledge domains became evident in response surface analyses. Results also suggest curvilinear age-associated changes of Gkn regarding the Humanities and Civics knowledge domains. In contrast, Science knowledge appeared to be unrelated to age. Overall, age-associated findings need to be interpreted with caution due to the cross-sectional nature of this study. Implications of the findings for a better understanding of the development of Gkn are discussed.
中文翻译:
特定领域知识与整个生命周期中选定的投资特征之间的相互作用
领域特定知识 (Gkn) 已在理论上进行了讨论,并经过实证证明是超越词汇表的结晶智能 (Gc) 的有用广泛指标。基于此,本研究旨在基于集成到最近的 Cattell-Horn-Carroll 模型中的过程模型,探索在不同等级层次上操作的选定投资特征(如个性和兴趣)与 Gkn 之间的复杂相互作用。分为在线研究和实验室研究,在 Gkn 的法理网络中测量构建的各种测试,包括认知能力、个性和兴趣,以及 Gkn 测试,总共N = 477 名参与者。开放性和兴趣方面显示出与 Gkn 的不同潜在相关性,具体取决于知识领域。此外,在响应面分析中,不同投资特征和特定知识领域之间的各种线性和复杂非线性关系变得明显。结果还表明 Gkn 在人文和公民知识领域的曲线年龄相关变化。相比之下,科学知识似乎与年龄无关。总体而言,由于本研究的横断面性质,需要谨慎解释与年龄相关的发现。讨论了这些发现对更好地理解 Gkn 发展的影响。