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What the Research Says About Character Strengths

Research Findings

Below is a robust sampling of character strengths research organized by key topic area. Click on the topic area to view short summaries of research study conclusions. References for each study are listed at the bottom of the entire list. For more articles, best practices, and stories visit our Resources page. To get up-to-date information on character strengths research and applications delivered to your inbox, sign up for our free newsletter.

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