VIA Signature Strength Research Paper
Read the following attached articles:
Lavy, S., & Maya Benish-Weisman, M., (2021). Character strengths as “values in action”: linking character strengths with values theory – an exploratory study of the case of gratitude and self-transcendence. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi-org.proxy-ub.researchport.umd.edu/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.576189
Littman-Ovadia, H., Dubreuil, P., Meyers, M. C., & Freidlin, P.,(2021). Editorial: via character strengths: theory, researchand practice. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi-org.proxy-ub.researchport.umd.edu/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.653941
Part I: 3-4 pages
According to positive psychology research findings, you are happiest when you are living consistent with your virtues and utilizing your signature strengths to successfully craft your life. Conversely, when you are experiencing unpleasant emotions (about yourself), you are most likely behaving inconsistently with your virtues or (about others) someone else is behaving in ways that are inconsistent your virtues.
As an introduction please, describe the basic principles of VIA Character strengths as described in the research articles and anything I discussed in class that you wish to include. Also discuss the concept of linking character strengths with gratitude and self-transcendence. i(use APA style throughout; and provide a reference page)
