Introduction

This instrument has 75 items which measure three dimensions of wisdom in old age. The dimensions are: Reflective component ;Cognitive component ; Affective component; The reliability and factorial validity of the scale have yet to be tested. Content validity is found to be satisfactory.

Special Features: The scale can be used to predict the degree of psychological well-being of elderly people. It can be used for research and diagnostic purpose. Any one of the components can be measured independently.

Keywords:Wisdom, Reflective Component, Cognitive component, Affective component

Developed by : Dr. (Ms) Amuliya Khurana
Department: Humanities and Social Sciences

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