Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale, 15-item version (SAWS-15)

Fifteen-item brief wisdom scale reporting five domain scores and a total score.

Answer based on how you perceive your life experiences and wisdom-related traits.

Scale items

I have overcome many painful events in my life.

I can laugh at my own difficulties.

I like to read books that make me see things differently.

I have had to make many important life decisions.

I often think about my past.

I am in touch with my emotions.

I quite often think back on the past.

I try not to lose my sense of humor, even during major turning points in my life.

I enjoy trying foods from different cuisines.

I understand my emotional states very well.

I often reflect on earlier periods of my life to see how I have changed since then.

At this point in my life, I feel I can easily laugh at my own mistakes.

I have been through many difficult (turning-point) experiences.

I am good at noticing subtle differences in my emotions.

I am very interested in religious and/or philosophical belief systems other than my own.

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Important Notice

This resource is intended for educational purposes only and is intended for US healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals should use independent medical judgment. All decisions regarding patient care must be handled by a healthcare professional and be made based on the unique needs of each patient.