Well-Being and the Overuse, Underuse, and Optimal Use of Character Strengths in Post-secondary Students
Location
Halllway North of the Bookstore
Department
Psychology
Abstract
The study of well-being and character strength has received increasing attention from positive psychologists over the past decade. Although the relationship between well-being and monotonic use of character strengths is well-established, few studies have examined the relationship between under, over, and optimal use (OUOU) of character strengths and well-being. The current study represents a significant step toward developing a comprehensive understanding of how the different modes of character strength expression promote subjective and psychological well-being. This study aims to contribute to the growing body of research around the optimal-use construct of character strengths, providing insight and direction for future studies and therapeutic interventions intended to promote well-being. The current study will use Qualtrics to measure participants OUOU of character strengths, psychological well-being, positive and negative effects, and life satisfaction. Correlational analyses will examine the association between OUOU scores and the well-being outcome measures. By analyzing the statistical association between OUOU scores and additional psychological and subjective well-being measures, the present study hopes to validate this assessment further. This presentation aims to increase awareness of character strengths and how they can facilitate positive outcomes.
Faculty Sponsor
Naida Silverthorn, Northeastern Illinois University
Well-Being and the Overuse, Underuse, and Optimal Use of Character Strengths in Post-secondary Students
Halllway North of the Bookstore
The study of well-being and character strength has received increasing attention from positive psychologists over the past decade. Although the relationship between well-being and monotonic use of character strengths is well-established, few studies have examined the relationship between under, over, and optimal use (OUOU) of character strengths and well-being. The current study represents a significant step toward developing a comprehensive understanding of how the different modes of character strength expression promote subjective and psychological well-being. This study aims to contribute to the growing body of research around the optimal-use construct of character strengths, providing insight and direction for future studies and therapeutic interventions intended to promote well-being. The current study will use Qualtrics to measure participants OUOU of character strengths, psychological well-being, positive and negative effects, and life satisfaction. Correlational analyses will examine the association between OUOU scores and the well-being outcome measures. By analyzing the statistical association between OUOU scores and additional psychological and subjective well-being measures, the present study hopes to validate this assessment further. This presentation aims to increase awareness of character strengths and how they can facilitate positive outcomes.