Jeste-Thomas Wisdom Index – JTWI (San Diego Wisdom Scale – SD-WISE-28)

I am good at perceiving how others are feeling.

I have trouble making decisions.

I have a difficult time keeping friendships.

Others look to me to help them make choices.

I avoid situations where I know my help will be needed.

I have trouble thinking clearly when I am upset.

There is no existence of the soul after death.

Others say I give good advice.

I usually make decisions in a timely fashion.

I remain calm under pressure.

I enjoy learning things about other cultures.

I tend to postpone making major decisions as long as I can.

I take time to reflect on my thoughts.

I would stop a stranger who dropped a twenty-dollar bill to return it.

My spiritual belief gives me inner strength.

I am okay with others having morals and values other than my own.

I am able to recover well from emotional stress.

I avoid self-reflection.

I would rather someone else make the decision for me if I am uncertain.

I treat others the way I would like to be treated.

It is important that I understand the reasons for my actions.

I feel that we are all connected on a higher level.

I generally learn something from every person I meet.

I enjoy being exposed to diverse viewpoints.

I don't analyze my own behavior.

I often don't know what to tell people when they come to me for advice.

I cannot filter my negative emotions.

There is no overall purpose to life.