Is self-control helping you get through the pandemic? What about courage, humor, or kindness? Have you noticed a particular character strength showing up in your life that you didn't realize you had?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. The VIA (Values in Action) Classification of character ...

As a tribute to the upcoming Character Day which promotes the science of character strengths around the world, I’m sharing 10 recent research studies on VIA character strengths. Since the science of ...

Character strengths represent core personal traits that enable individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. As a central theme within positive psychology, these strengths ...

This project aims to understand the outcomes of virtues and character strengths for emerging adults as measured through a meta-analysis of existing empirical studies. Develop a deep understanding of ...

BRAINERD — Local psychologist and author Kevin Edwards combined his professional and creative skills in a children’s book all about character strengths. “Minnii Whinny Ventures Out,” available on ...

The VIA Survey, grounded in decades of science, shows that in a study of 3,000 participants, people were five times more likely to take positive action that improves mental health and well-being. In a ...

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VIA Institute on Character proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century dedicated to helping individuals worldwide embrace the ...

The purpose of this paper is three-fold. First, to offer fully developed exercises for educators and scholars that could be added immediately to a business ethics course to explore timely ethical ...