Character Strengths and Positive Outcomes

• Main Authors: Cheng, Chiau Chui, Mohd. Hashim, Intan Hashimah
• Other Authors: A Kadir, Nadhrah
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: School of Social Sciences, USM 2017
• Subjects: H1-99 Social sciences (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/40506/1/ART_25.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/40506/

Character strengths have been defined as positive traits associated with individual differences. It has been explored as part of the personality that contributes to well-being, happiness and flourishing. This paper provides a review of the VIA Classification of character strengths and the relatio...