The 24 Universal Character Strengths, in One Graphic

The study of personality is one of the most commonly researched areas in psychology.

In the 1990s, Dr. Martin Seligman and Dr. Christopher Peterson began examining the best qualities in people. After several years of research, they identified 24 character strengths universally found in everyone. When individuals build on these strengths, research finds, it can improve their quality of life. 

This graphic shows the 24 universal strengths from the VIA Institute on Character.

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