Character Strengths Test
Character Strengths are the positive parts of your personality that impact how you think, feel and behave. Scientists have identified 24 character strengths that you have the capacity to express. By taking the VIA Survey — a scientifically validated character strengths test — you will discover your unique character strengths profile. Knowing and applying your highest character strengths is the key to you being your best self.
How can understanding character strengths change your life?
When you know your best character traits, you can improve your life and thrive. Research shows that using your character strengths can help you:
Improve your relationships
Enhance health and overall wellbeing
Buffer against, manage and overcome problems
Workers who use four or more of their signature strengths at work have more positive work experiences and report their work is a calling in their life.
We all have a distinct constellation of strengths
Character strengths are different than your other personal strengths, such as your unique skills, talents, interests and resources, because they reflect the "real" you—who you are at your core. Every individual possesses all 24 character strengths in different degrees, giving each person a unique character strengths profile. These strengths influence your behavior and help guide how you relate to the world around you in a naturally empowering way. Discover your personal character strengths profile by taking the scientifically validated VIA Survey, an online character test designed to provide meaningful answers about your inner self.
The Science of Character
The study of strengths started in the early 2000s, when scientists gathered to study character more scientifically. A total of 55 distinguished scientists joined the study over several years.
The result was the VIA Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues (Peterson & Seligman, 2004), a classification of positive traits in human beings. Since then, hundreds of peer-reviewed articles have been published across many cultures.This framework describes the positive qualities rooted in every personality type.
Once the VIA Classification was complete, a ground-breaking personal strengths test, the VIA Survey, was designed specifically to measure these 24 character strengths in individuals. Since then, nearly 35 million surveys have been taken around the world and VIA continues to fuel the advancements of character strengths science through research, personalized reports, books and more, including the character strengths test that allows people to explore their most authentic selves.
Develop All 24 Strengths
The VIA Total 24 Report explores your entire character strengths profile. Purchase this report to boost self-awareness and confidence, cultivate greater happiness, and find greater well-being.
- What do I receive when I complete the VIA Character Strengths Survey?
You’ll get a personalized, research-based profile that helps you understand your core strengths and how to use them more effectively.
- How does the VIA Survey help me?
Whether you want to grow personally, strengthen relationships, or thrive at work, the VIA Survey gives you insights that go beyond surface-level personality labels. It highlights your top strengths and provides evidence-based analysis to support self-discovery and intentional growth.
- Who is the VIA Survey for?
Anyone seeking greater self-awareness, improved relationships, or deeper fulfillment. The survey is designed to help you reflect, reset, and move forward with confidence.
- How can I get started?
Simply take the free VIA Character Strengths Survey and begin your journey toward self-discovery today.
