Character strengths as predictor variables for well-being and psychological adjustment

Character strengths serve as fundamental pillars in the construction of positive personality.Activating and developing these strengths elevates Well-Being and achieves higher levels of Psychological Adjustment, as affirmed by the findings of various international studies.This study, an extension of such research, was conducted on a sample of (60) secondary school students.The aim was to identify Character Strengths believed to contribute to enhancing Well-Being and fostering Psychological Adjustment.Results indicate a significant impact of Character Strengths on both Well-Being and Psychological Adjustment.Components such as the strength of Love Bestowal, the strength of Modesty, and the strength of Gratitude were found to predict Well-Being.Meanwhile, the strength of Authenticity was predictive of Psychological Adjustment.Regarding the nature of the relationship between Well-Being and Psychological Adjustment, the results revealed a strong positive correlation between the two variables.These findings underscore that activating and cultivating Character Strengths contributes to raising levels of Well-Being, positively influencing Psychological Adjustment.This suggests that individuals experience a more satisfying and joyful life, contributing to a more flourishing existence.Citation