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?

Each year there are over 100 new studies in the science of character. At the VIA Institute on Character, in addition to catalyzing studies and supporting researchers, I gather the studies, distill key ...

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 ...