Abstract
Several studies have investigated adults’ understanding of wisdom, but what do children know about this complex concept? A sample of 408 Iranian children aged 6–12 years completed a self-report questionnaire. Familiarity with the term “wisdom” increased from 55.2% in preschool to 99.1% in grade 6. Children’s open definitions emphasized concern for others and adherence to social and religious norms, followed by cognitive aspects of wisdom and self-control. Over 95% of the children agreed that wise individuals are “nice,” “honest,” “organized,” “faithful,” “intelligent,” “kind,” and “literate.” Compared to an Austrian sample (Glück, Bischof, & Siebenhüner, 2012), the Iranian children’s conception of wisdom emphasized norm adherence more and cognitive aspects less. Sixth-graders showed a more differentiated understanding of the concept than the younger groups.
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