VIA Character Strength Activity (M2)

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  • Points 10
  • Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
  • File Types doc and docx
  • Available after Jan 1, 2024 at 12am

Character strengths are core aspects of your identity, often defined as positive traits that influence how you feel, think, and behave (Niemec, 2014). In the reading by Mayerson, you learned a bit about the research behind character strengths. To deepen you learning, you will complete an online self-assessment - the VIA Survey-  and share some reactions to your results. Specifically, the reflection questions are designed to have you think about how your character strengths "show up" within your classes, with your mentor, instructors, and peers. According the research on this the VIA, becoming more aware of your character strengths will help you enhance goal accomplishment, professional (and personal) relationships, well-being, and learn how to better manage stress. See instructions below.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Go to the following link: Via Character Survey Links to an external site.
  2. Click on “Start Via Adult Survey”
  3. Complete all questions on the Via Adult Survey
  4. Download your free results
  5. Submit responses to the following questions in a separate document or directly into Canvas.
    1. What were your three top character strengths? Describe how these character strengths have played out in your work with a mentor or within a team - this can include positive and negative experiences?
    2. What were you lower ranked character strengths (22 - 24)? Describe how these lower ranked character strengths have played out in your work with a mentor or within a team - this can include positive and negative experiences?
    3. Select at least 3 character strengths and describe how you think it influences your overall experience as a student (or faculty member)?
    4. Briefly describe how you plan to incorporate what you learned from your results when engaging with your mentor, peers, or research team?
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