Character Strengths and Virtues

This groundbreaking handbook of human strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, which has undertaken a systematic classification and measurement of universal strengths and virtues. This landmark work makes possible for the first time a science of human strengths that goes beyond armchair philosophy and political science. The handbook begins with the background of the VIA classification scheme and defines terms before describing in thorough detail the current state of knowledge with respect to each of the 24 character strengths in the classification. Addressing issues of assessment and measurement, practical applications, and directions for future research, thiswork will demand the attention of any pscyhologist who is interested in positive psychology and its relevance to clinical, personality, and social psychology.

Klappentext This groundbreaking handbook of human strengths and virtues, co-published by the Oxford University Press and the American Psychological Association, is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, which has undertaken a systematic classification and measurement of universal strengths and virtues. Zusammenfassung A report from a group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, this is a handbook of human strengths and virtues. Addressing issues of assessment and measurement, and directions for future research, it is aimed at a pscyhologist who is interested in positive psychology and its relevance to clinical, and social psychology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1: Background 1: Introduction to a "Manual of the Sanities" 2: Universal Virtues? - Lessons from History 3: Previous Classifications of Character Strengths Part 2: Strengths of Character Strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge 4: Creativity [Originality, Ingenuity] 5: Curiosity [Interest, Novelty-Seeking, Openness to Experience] 6: Open-Mindedness [Judgement, Critical Thinking] 7: Love of Learning 8: Perspective [Wisdom] Strengths of Courage 9: Bravery [Valor] 10: Persistence [Perseverance, Industriousness] 11: Integrity [Authenticity, Honesty] 12: Vitality [Zest, Enthusiasm, Vigor, Energy] Strengths of Humanity 13: Love 14: Kindness [Generosity, Nurturance, Care, Compassion, Altruistic Love, "Niceness"] 15: Social Intelligence [Emotional Intelligence, Personal Intelligence] Strengths of Justice 16: Citizenship [Social Responsibility, Loyalty, Teamwork] 17: Fairness 18: Leadership Strengths of Temperance 19: Forgiveness and Mercy 20: Modesty and Humility 21: Prudence 22: Self-Regulation [Self-Control] Strengths of Transcendence 23: Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence [Awe, Wonder, Elevation] 24: Gratitude 25: Hope [Optimism, Future-Mindedness, Future Orientation] 26: Humor [Playfulness] 27: Spirituality [Religiousness, Faith, Purpose] Part 3: Conclusions 28: Assessment and Applications ...

Autorentext
Prof. Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman lehrt an der University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Seine Forschungsschwerpunkte sind Depression, Optimismus, Positive Psychologie. Weltbekannt wurde er v.a. mit seiner Theorie der Erlernten Hilflosigkeit.

Zusammenfassung
A report from a group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, this is a handbook of human strengths and virtues. Addressing issues of assessment and measurement, and directions for future research, it is aimed at a pscyhologist who is interested in positive psychology and its relevance to clinical, and social psychology.

Inhalt

• Part 1: Background
• 1: Introduction to a "Manual of the Sanities"
• 2: Universal Virtues? - Lessons from History
• 3: Previous Classifications of Character Strengths
• Part 2: Strengths of Character
• Strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge
• 4: Creativity [Originality, Ingenuity]
• 5: Curiosity [Interest, Novelty-Seeking, Openness to Experience]
• 6: Open-Mindedness [Judgement, Critical Thinking]
• 7: Love of Learning
• 8: Perspective [Wisdom]
• Strengths of Courage
• 9: Bravery [Valor]
• 10: Persistence [Perseverance, Industriousness]
• 11: Integrity [Authenticity, Honesty]
• 12: Vitality [Zest, Enthusiasm, Vigor, Energy]
• Strengths of Humanity
• 13: Love
• 14: Kindness [Generosity, Nurturance, Care, Compassion, Altruistic Love, "Niceness"]
• 15: Social Intelligence [Emotional Intelligence, Personal Intelligence]
• Strengths of Justice
• 16: Citizenship [Social Responsibility, Loyalty, Teamwork]
• 17: Fairness
• 18: Leadership
• Strengths of Temperance
• 19: Forgiveness and Mercy
• 20: Modesty and Humility
• 21: Prudence
• 22: Self-Regulation [Self-Control]
• Strengths of Transcendence
• 23: Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence [Awe, Wonder, Elevation]
• 24: Gratitude
• 25: Hope [Optimism, Future-Mindedness, Future Orientation]
• 26: Humor [Playfulness]
• 27: Spirituality [Religiousness, Faith, Purpose]
• Part 3: Conclusions
• 28: Assessment and Applications