The VIA Survey, grounded in decades of science, shows that in a study of 3,000 participants, people were five times more likely to take positive action that improves mental health and well-being. View ...

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 ...

We all face stress and struggles. When we are stressed, it is hard to imagine that we already have what we need to make things better. Often, we look outside for both the source of our stress and the ...

related issues, economic or psychological hardship, and social issues, can present overwhelming and unforeseen challenges. During those difficult times, it can be easy to focus on individual ...

In our fast-paced world, keeping a relationship happy and fulfilling can be tough. But some fresh research has uncovered how ...