TY - JOUR
AU - Linley, P.
AB - There is a growing body of research devoted to the examination of character strengths as conceptualized by Values-In-Action (VIA) strengths classification system. However, there remains a dearth of research examining generic strengths use and its relationship with well-being, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and VIA character strengths. In this crosssectional study, 135 undergraduate university students completed measures of strengths use, subjective well-being (SWB), self-esteem, self-efficacy, and HRQOL, and endorsed five top VIA strengths. Results revealed strengths use is a unique predictor of SWB, but not HRQOL. The VIA strengths of hope and zest were significant positive predictors of life satisfaction. The most commonly-endorsed VIA strengths were: love, humor, kindness, social intelligence, and open-mindedness. The least-endorsed VIA strengths were: leadership, perseverance, wisdom, spirituality, and self-control. Overall, results suggest an important link between generic strengths use and specific VIA strengths and their impact on SWB.
TI - Strengths Use as a Predictor of Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life
JF - Journal of Happiness Studies
DO - 10.1007/s10902-009-9181-2
DA - 2010-01-22
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/strengths-use-as-a-predictor-of-well-being-and-health-related-quality-N1i0WvOmPL
SP - 153
EP - 169
VL - 12
IS - 1
DP - DeepDyve
ER -