Benefits of Character Strengths and Virtues in Enhancing the Well-Being of Students: An Integrated Literature Review
摘要
The chapter begins with a presentation of definition of character strengths within positive psychology framework. Then virtues are defined. The chapter then presents categories of character strengths and virtues. Seminal theory of human values (Schwartz, An overview of the Schwartz theory of basic values. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 2 (1), 2012. https://doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1116 ) is discussed. The chapter then discusses the benefits of character strengths and virtues in enhancing the well-being of students and the implications for clinicians and practitioners working with higher education students.