Scale Overview
The Adolescent Wisdom Scale – AWS was developed by Perry, C. L., Komro, K. A., Jones, R. M., Munson, K., Williams, C. L., & Jason, L. A. (2002). It is designed to measure Wisdom. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 23 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Harmony and Warmth, Intelligence, Spirituality.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Harmony and Warmth |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
9 |
| Intelligence |
10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
7 |
| Spirituality |
17,18,19,20,21,22,23 |
7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.