VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Reports | VIA Institute (original) (raw)
Who are you
at your best?
You are unique in the world and united in your strengths with all of humanity. Discover your Character Strengths Profile and begin living each day as the very best version of yourself.
Gratitude
Teamwork
Humility
Love
Perspective
Discover Your Strengths
Take the Free Strengths Survey to begin living your best life. Research shows that applying your strengths can increase confidence, happiness, positive relationships and reduces stress and anxiety. Discover your strengths today!
Help Others Build Their Strengths
The VIA Survey is trusted by researchers and professionals around the world to assess character strengths. Create your free VIA Pro Dashboard to distribute and manage the VIA Survey to your clients or students.
This was my second time taking the test, exactly a year after the first time, and it was fascinating to see how I've grown and shifted my approach to leadership and my own authentic expression! Thank you for your incredible and positively-led work.
It is very effective in turning upside down some of the most ingrained misconceptions about personal development. Spotting the strength in others and declaring them can be a game changer.
I first took the VIA in summer 2020 (you remember how challenging and awful that summer was, right?) and again just now, two years post-major-spiritual-reintegration. I am fascinated to use the comparison to explore what strengths might have been time-specific in 2020, where my perception of my strengths has remained stable and where it's changed - and where my greatest opportunities are for continued personal growth.
An excellent tool which filters personal responses, through evidence based research, which greatly increases self awareness and gives an idea about how others view you. Positive in that you can stop struggling with lesser strengths and focus on using those that support wellbeing.
Extremely accurate. Described me!
The training has been transformational, reinforcing a character strengths-based approach to empower individuals and organizations to flourish… Character strengths science has the power to elevate engagement, deepen relationships, and drive high performance, and I can’t wait to integrate this into my work.
Step 1
Discover Your Strengths
This short survey takes only 12 minutes - and 90% of survey takers look forward to applying their results.
Step 2
Activate Your Strengths
Research shows that using your character strengths can boost your well-being. Get started with one of VIA's easy-to-use reports or on-demand courses. VIA's reports and courses are all designed to make it easy for you to bring your strengths to life and feel more energized and confident.
Why Strengths Matter More Than Ever
Across the globe, people are struggling to enjoy their lives due to an array of mental health challenges while the desire to feel good is rated as a priority for many. Globally, 79% of respondents rated wellness as a priority while 42% of those said it was a top priority in their lives. (McKinsey)
76%
of workers report a mental health symptom
U.S. Surgeon General
70%
of chronic illnesses have a mental health component
FactMR
61%
of U.S. adults struggle with anxiety and depression
FactMR
Character Strengths Promote Flourishing
VIA Character Strengths are the only scientifically validated strengths assessment that helps people flourish across every aspect of their lives-and at each stage of life. People rely on their character strengths at age 22, 42, 62, and 82 to achieve goals, remain resilient, deepen relationships, and feel like their true selves.
At Work
People spend significant time at work - character strengths help people bounce back from difficulties while continuing to thrive and contribute to team morale.
At Home
Connections to the people we share our lives with are critical for thriving-character strengths help people appreciate each other and feel understood.
At School
The classroom is a place of growth and challenge. Character strengths give students, teachers, and professors an energizing source of confidence to draw from.