Abstract

Character strengths are defined as positively valued traits that individuals manifest through thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The VIA1 have classified 24 key character strengths and 6 virtues which they reflect. There is a positive association between the endorsement of character strengths and an individual’s satisfaction with life in neurotypical samples. Recognition of character strengths could open avenues for autistic adolescents to use their strengths in a meaningful way.

Citation

Rumsa, S., Girdler, S., Whitehouse, A.J.O., Chamberlain A., D’Arcy, E., Hayden-Evans, M., Milbourn, B., Afsharnejad, B., Lee, E., Tan, T., Bölte, S., Evans, K. (2023). Developing a character strengths profile of Australian autistic adolescents [Poster]. International Society for Autism Research 2023 Annual Meeting, 3-6 May. International Society for Autism Research.

Project

Program