VIA Institute on Character: Research Abstracts

The Values in Action (VIA) Classification of Character Strengths
Authors: Seligman, Martin E.P.; Park, Nonsook; Peterson, Christopher
Affiliation of Authors: University of Pennsylvania, University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan
Publication Information: Ricerche di Psicologia, n. 1, vol. 27, 2004, 63-78

Values in Action Inventory (VIA) of Character Strengths for Youth
Authors: Park, N., Peterson, C.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Rhode Island
Publication Information: Adolescent and Family Health, 4, 35-40
Publication Date: 2005

Religiosity and Prosocial Behaviors in Adolescence: The Mediating Role of Prosocial Values
Authors: Carlo, G. & Hardy, S.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Publication Information: Journal of Moral Education, 34 (2): 231-249
Publication Date: June 2005

Orientations to Happiness and Life Satisfaction: The Full Life Versus the Empty Life
Authors: Peterson, C., Park, N., & Seligman, M. E. P.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Journal of Happiness Studies, 6(1): 25-41
Publication Date: 2005

Development of the Japanese Version of the Value in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS)
Authors: Otake, K., Shimai, S., Ikemi, A., Utsuki, N., Peterson, C., & Seligman, M.E.P.
Affiliation of Authors: Tohoku Gakuin University, Kobe College, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: The Japanese Journal of Psychology, 76, 461-467 Publication Date: 2005

Genetic and Environmental Influences on the Positive Traits of the Values in Action Classification, and Biometric Covariance with Normal Personality
Authors: Steger, M. F., Hicks, B. M., Kashdan, T. B., Krueger, R. F., & Bouchard, M. J.
Affiliations of Authors: University of Louisville, University of Minnesota, George Mason University
Publication Information: Journal of Research in Personality, June 2007, 41(3): 524-539
Survey used: VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Strengths of Character, Orientations to Happiness and Life Satisfaction
Authors: Beermann, U., Park, N., Peterson, C., Ruch, W., & Seligman, M.E.P.
Publication Information: The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2(3): 149-156
Publication Date: July 2007
Survey used: VIA Survey of Character Strengths (adult)

Image and Success: Collaboration and AI with a law firm in Mexico City
Author: London, Sylvia
Publication Information: AI Practitioner, August 2006, 26-32

The Positive Psychology of Superheroes
Authors: Peterson, Christopher; & Park, Nansook
Affiliation of Authors: New York University, University of Rhode Island
Publication Information: (2008). In R. Rosenberg & J. Canzoneri (Eds.), The psychology of superheroes: An unauthorized exploration (pp. 5-18). Dallas, TX: BenBella Books.
Survey referenced? VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Positive Psychotherapy
Authors: Parks, A.C., Rashid, T., & Seligman, M.E.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: The American Psychologist, 61(8): 774-88
Publication Date: November 2006

Character Strengths and Happiness among Young Children: Content Analysis of Parental Descriptions
Authors: Park, N. & Peterson, C.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan
Publication Information: Journal of Happiness Studies (Sept. 2006) Vol. 7, No. 3, 323-341

Character Strengths and Virtues of Developing Military Leaders: An International Comparison
Authors: Matthews, M.D.; Eid, J.; Kelly, D.; Bailey, J.K.S.; Peterson, C.
Affiliation of Authors: U.S. Military Academy; University of Bergen, Norway and Royal Norwegian Navy; U.S. Military Academy, University of Michigan
Publication Information: Military Psychology, 2006 18(Suppl.), S57-S68
Survey used: VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Strengths of Character and Happiness: Introduction to Special Issue
Author: Peterson, C.
Affiliation of Author: University of Michigan
Publication Information: Journal of Happiness Studies (2006) 7:290-291

From the Equator to the North Pole: A Study of Character Strengths
Author: Biswas-Diener, Robert
Affiliation of Author: Portland State University
Publication Information: Journal of Happiness Studies (2006) 7: 293-310
Survey used? VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Strengths of Character and Well-Being: A Closer Look at Hope and Modesty
Author: Park, N., Peterson, C., Seligman, M.E.P.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Vol. 23, No. 5, 2004, pp. 628-634

Character strengths in organizations
Authors: Peterson, C., & Park, N.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island
Publication Information: Journal of Organizational Behavior, 2006, 27, 1149-1154

Group Well-Being: Morale from a Positive Psychology Perspective
Authors: Peterson, C., Park, N., Sweeney, P.J.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island, United States Military Academy
Publication Information: Applied Psychology: An International Review, 2008, 57, 19-36

Character strengths in the United Kingdom: The VIA Inventory of Strengths
Authors: Linley, P.A., Maltby, J., Wood, A.M., Joseph, S., Harrington, S., Peterson, C., Park, N., Seligman, M.E.P.
Affiliation of Authors: Centre for Applied Positive Psychology, University of Leicester, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Personality and Individual Differences, 43 (2007), 341-351

Attachment Security and Its Benefits in Context
Authors: Peterson, C., Park, N.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island
Publication Information: Psychological Inquiry, 18, 3 (2007), 172-176

Strengths of Character and Well-Being
Authors: Park, N., Peterson, C., & Seligman, M.E.P.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Vol. 23, No. 5, 2004, pp. 603-619
Survey Used: VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Shared Virtue: The Convergence of Valued Human Strengths across Culture and History
Authors: Dahlsgaard, Katherine; Peterson, Christopher; & Seligman, Martin E. P.
Affiliation of Authors: New York University, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Review of General Psychology, 2005, Vol. 9, No. 3, 203-213

Strengths of Character and Posttraumatic Growth
Authors: Peterson, C., Park, N., Pole, N., D'Andrea, W., & Seligman, M. E. P.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Journal of Traumatic Stress, Vol. 21, No. 2, April 2008, pp. 214-217
Survey used: VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Character Strengths in Fifty-Four Nations and the Fifty US States
Authors: Park, Nansook, Peterson, Christopher, & Seligman, Martin E. P. (2006).
Affiliation of Authors: University of Rhode Island; University of Michigan; University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Journal of Positive Psychology, July 2006: 1(3): 118-129.
Survey Used? VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Strengths of Character and Well-Being among Youth
Authors: Park, N., Peterson, C. & Seligman, M.E.P.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Unpublished manuscript, University of Rhode Island
Publication Date: 2005b
Survey used? VIA Survey on Character (adult and youth)

Moral competence and character strengths among adolescents: The development and validation of the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths for Youth
Authors: Park, Nansook; Peterson, Christopher
Affiliation of Authors: University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan
Publication Information: Journal of Adolescence 29 (2006) 891-909
Survey Used: VIA Youth Survey

Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life
Authors: Emmons, Robert A., & McCullough, Michael E.
Affiliation of Authors: University of California, Davis; University of Miami
Publication Information: Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 2003, Vol 84. No 2. 377-389

Greater strengths of character and recovery from illness
Authors: Peterson, C., Park, N., & Seligman, M.E.P.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Michigan, University of Rhode Island, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Journal of Positive Psychology, January 2006; 1 (1): 17-26
Survey used: VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Protective character strengths against HIV-related behaviors/attitudes among African American adolescents
Author: Ma, M.
Affiliation of Author: Jackson State University
Publication Information: In press
Survey Used: VIA Survey on Character (adult)

Examination of parental and value origins of kind acts
Authors: Carlo, G., Hardy, S
Affiliation of Authors: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Publication information: NA

Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions
Authors: Seligman, M.E.P, Steen, T.A., Park, N., & Peterson, C.
Affiliation of Authors: University of Pennsylvania, University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan
Publication Information: American Psychologist, July-August 2005; Vol. 60, No. 5, 410-421

Convergence of Character Strengths in American and Japanese Young Adults
Authors: Shimai, Satoshi, Otake, Keiko, Park, Nansook, Peterson, Christopher, Seligman, Martin E.P.
Affiliation of Authors: Kobe College, Tohoku Gakuin University, University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Publication Information: Journal of Happiness Studies, 7, 331-322