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See below for proper citation

In terms of referencing the VIA work, please use both of these when referencing the VIA Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS; VIA Survey):

      Peterson, C., & Park, N. (2009). Classifying and measuring strengths of character. In S. J. Lopez & C. R. Snyder (Eds.), Oxford handbook of positive psychology, 2nd edition       (pp. 25-33). New York: Oxford University Press.

      Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. New York: Oxford University Press and Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

In terms of referencing the VIA Classification, please use just this reference:

      Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. New York: Oxford University Press and Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.