The Measurement of Wisdom and Its Relationship to Adolescent Substance Use and Problem Behaviors

The objective of this study was to create an Adolescent Wisdom Scale, based on Jason et al.'s Functional Value Scale. The scale was found to have high internal consistency and three subscales which were significantly associated with less involvement with alcohol use, cigarette use, and violent...

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Published inJournal of child & adolescent substance abuse Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 45
Main Authors Perry, Cheryl L, Komro, Kelli A, Jones, Resa M, Munson, Karen, Williams, Carolyn L, Jason, Leonard
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2002
Subjects
Adolescents
Behavior Problems
Measures (Individuals)
Psychometrics
Substance Abuse
Test Reliability
Violence
Wisdom
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Summary:The objective of this study was to create an Adolescent Wisdom Scale, based on Jason et al.'s Functional Value Scale. The scale was found to have high internal consistency and three subscales which were significantly associated with less involvement with alcohol use, cigarette use, and violent behaviors. (Contains 27 references and 6 tables.) (GCP)
ISSN:1067-828X
DOI:10.1300/J029v12n01_03