Relationship of Character Strengths to Influence Psychological Well-Being During Adolescence

Abstract

The primary research study examined the association and influence of VIA Character strengths on satisfaction, efficiency, sociability, mental health, interpersonal relations and above all the overall well- being. Research showed that (for n=300 adolescents who participated in the study), several character strengths (e.g., selfregulation, prudence, honesty, social intelligence, hope, courage and curiosity) are highly significantly positively correlated with measures of subjective well-being and its overall formation. Acknowledgment of the requirement for programs for positive youth advancement makes the evaluation and improvement of character qualities an exceptionally significant exercise in the present situation. An investigation of character qualities and their applications during adolescence period along these lines expect high significance because of its suggestions for prosperity of the young generation just as for psychological overall well-being advancement. In the above setting, the present examination of the profile of character qualities in Indian adolescent’s as planned revealed featuring qualities that are most supported by them to advance well-being and bring prosperity.