The Evidence-based Wisdom Graphics Series is a collection of infographics highlighting key findings from the field of wisdom research. They can be viewed in more detail by clicking on an individual graphic and then selecting the option to view full-size.

EBW Graphics Series: MODELS OF WISDOM

The 3-Dimensional Wisdom Scale

The Berlin Wisdom Paradigm

The HERO(E) Model of Wisdom

The Balance Theory of Wisdom

The 6 Components of Wisdom

EBW Graphics Series: CHARACTERISTICS OF WISDOM

Older & Wiser

Jeste’s Family Model of the Brain

Wisdom & Culture

The Wise Personality

Expert Consensus on Wisdom

EBW Graphics Series: MEASURING WISDOM

3 Long-term Interventions

3 Short-term Interventions

Wisdom Scales

EBW Graphics Series: THE FIELD OF WISDOM RESEARCH

Wisdom Research Timeline

Growth of Wisdom Research

EBW Graphics Series: IMPLICIT THEORIES & FOLK WISDOM

The following graphics move beyond the rigour of science and delve into ‘implicit theories’ or ‘folk wisdom’ as articulated by the great and the good – words of wise exemplars. Whilst these are not scientifically based and should be treated accordingly, the starting point for the development of explicit wisdom theories is typically the collection of such folk wisdom, in order to gain insight into the public’s understanding of wisdom.