[xwiki-users] Getting a user preference as a list

Hello, I'm trying to get the value of a property in XWikiPreferences of type Database List that has mutiple-select capability. When I do $xwiki.getUserPreference("property_name"), it returns a string that is a representation of the value, so something like: [Value1, Value2, Value4] However, I need this to be a list so I can check if property.contains("Value4"). Is there an easy way to get a list from a preference, or do I need to go into the XWikiPreferences page, grab the object and get the value from there? Thanks, Joshua Rieken System Software Developer Reynolds and Reynolds 6700 Hollister | Houston, Texas 77040 office 713.718.1800 ext. 72459 | mobile 806.584.3004 Joshua_Rieken(a)reyrey.com MAKING BUSINESS BETTER. NOTE: The information contained in this e-mail is personal and confidential and may be protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or the work product doctrine. It is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance, or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.