Recognizing, embracing, and using your character strengths is an important part of discovering the true you.
The VIA Character Strengths Questionnaire is a simple yet effective way to learn more about your strengths and who you were made to be. Taking this FREE on-line assessment can help you identify your signature strengths so that you can start to experience improved quality of life, relationships, career, and personal growth.
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Register on the University of Pennsylvania Authentic Happiness website.
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Click on the Test Center tab.
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Scroll down to the section titled “Engagement Questionnaires.”
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Adults: Find the VIA Survey of Character Strengths and Click “Take Test”
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Children and Teens: Find the VIA Strength Survey for Children and Click “Take Test”
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Carefully read and follow the instructions provided.
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Complete the survey: For each item, decide how much that statement is like you and choose the one option that describes you best.
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Answer only in terms of whether the statement describes what you are like.
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Please be as honest and accurate as possible!
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Click next at the end of the survey, and you will see your top 5 strengths.
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Write down, clip, or print a copy of your top 5 strengths.