The idea of “character strength” may seem old-fashioned, but in positive psychology, it’s a central personal quality that can promote happiness and satisfaction in your life. Taking stock of your own ...

related issues, economic or psychological hardship, and social issues, can present overwhelming and unforeseen challenges. During those difficult times, it can be easy to focus on individual ...

In our fast-paced world, keeping a relationship happy and fulfilling can be tough. But some fresh research has uncovered how ...

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 ...

It’s been said that character is what we do when we think no one is watching and how we treat people who can’t do us any good. As a careful observer of character for more than six decades, Robert L.

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 ...

When you queue up a movie at the end of the day, you may feel a twinge of guilt: You really should be reading another bedtime story to your child, or catching up on work emails. At the very least, you ...