Journal of Applied Psychological Research

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version Abbreviated Wisdom Scale in Iranian Adults

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Authors

1 Department of Psychology, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Boali Sina University of Hamedan, Hamedan, Iran.

2 Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Boali Sina University of Hamedan, Hamedan, Iran

3 Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Shahroud Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran.

Abstract

This research aimed to psychometric properties of the Persian version abbreviated wisdom scale in Iranian adults. Quantitative research is characterized by the descriptive nature of the survey type and the application of the present research method. The population consisted of adults 20 to 75 years old in Arak city in 2023. In this study, 500 people (275 men and 225 women) a sample were selected using the access sampling method (online method). The San Diego Wisdom Scale (SD-WISE-7), San Diego Wisdom Scale (SD-WISE), Successful Intelligence Questionnaire (SIQ), Psychological Well-being Scale (PWBS), and creativity Questionnaire (CQ) were employed to assess these individuals. The SPSS and AMOS version 24 software were employed to assess the internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), composite reliability, Omega coefficient, exploratory, confirmatory, criterion validity, convergent and divergent validity, and Pearson correlation coefficient. The results suggested that this scale had a one-factor structure, with an explained variance of 73.50%. Cronbach's alpha was 0.94, composite reliability was 0.83, and Omega coefficient was 0.91. The results indicated that the scale has an internal consistency reliability of 0.94. The one-factor structure of this scale was confirmed by the results of the factor analysis (RMSEA=0/072, CFI=0/913, NFI=0/925, GFI=0/934, and AGFI=0/962). The correlation test results also indicated a positive correlation between the long-form convergent validity of this instrument and the scale (r=0/681, p<0/01). The abbreviated San Diego wisdom scale is considered to have acceptable validity and reliability. Additionally, its factor structure is more reliable than that of the extended form, and it can be completed more quickly.

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Journal of Applied Psychological Research

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Available Online from 02 October 2025
  • Receive Date: 08 July 2023
  • Revise Date: 24 October 2023
  • Accept Date: 07 November 2023
  • First Publish Date: 05 May 2024
  • Publish Date: 02 October 2025