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Scoring the VIA Survey of Character
Mark R Diamond1, Angela O'Brien-Malone, Rosalind J Woodworth
1School of Psychology, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 30, Hobart TAS 7001, Australia. diamondm@utas.edu.au
Psychological Reports
|February 18, 2011
Summary
The VIA Survey of Character (VIA) provides a new, detailed scoring key for its 24 character strengths. This update simplifies the assessment process for researchers using this popular psychological tool.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Character Strengths Research
Background:
- The VIA Survey of Character (VIA) assesses 24 character strengths aligned with six core virtues.
- Current VIA scoring methods are cumbersome, relying on limited online tools or outdated keys.
- Accurate and efficient scoring is crucial for VIA's widespread research application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive and updated scoring key for the VIA Survey of Character.
- To facilitate easier and more accurate scoring for researchers utilizing the VIA.
- To enhance the accessibility and usability of the VIA for psychological research.
Main Methods:
- Development of a detailed scoring key based on the original VIA framework.
- Validation of the scoring key against established psychological constructs.
- Presentation of the scoring key for direct application by researchers.
Main Results:
- A complete and user-friendly scoring key for the VIA Survey of Character is provided.
- The new key addresses the limitations of previous scoring methods.
- Researchers can now efficiently and accurately score VIA assessments.
Conclusions:
- The presented scoring key significantly improves the practicality of using the VIA Survey of Character.
- This resource will aid researchers in advancing the study of character strengths.
- The updated scoring facilitates broader and more reliable application of VIA in psychological research.
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