Wisdom is an ancient concept, linked to good life, maturity, and sagacity. How does one develop this cherished quality? What are the situations and traits promoting wisdom in daily life? The present symposium brings world-class experts from four different countries (Austria, Canada, Finland, the US), who study these questions using a wide range of longitudinal, qualitative, diary, and experimental designs. A particular attention in this symposium is oriented to the question of interplay between wisdom-related states and traits. Jeste and colleagues will introduce the latest insights from the San Diego SAGE study, examining longitudinal shifts in wisdom and its relationship to mental health. Spännäri and colleagues will present new insights from the longitudinal CoPassion research project, examining the relationship between compassion and wisdom as a function of a compassion training. Glück and colleagues will use an autobiographic memory approach to examine professional wisdom. Their research indicates the profound role of organizational and situational constraints in constraining professionals’ (teachers and managers) ability to act wisely. Finally, Grossmann will conclude the session by discussing various new advances from the Culture & Wisdom laboratory, with a particular attention to insights concerning situations, mindsets, and acts promoting wisdom in daily life. At the end, Grossmann will introduce a new, context-sensitive, efficient method for assessing wisdom in daily life. The present symposium will shed light on exciting new directions in the rapidly growing field of wisdom research, drawing connections to various fields of gerontology, psychology, sociology, and psychiatry.
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