Character strengths and virtues [[electronic resource] ] : a handbook and classification / / Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P. Seligman

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910450274903321
• Autore: Peterson Christopher <1950 Feb. 18->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, DC, : American Psychological Association; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2004
• ISBN: 1-280-53406-0; 0-19-803733-3; 1-4337-0064-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xiv, 800 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): SeligmanMartin E. P
• Disciplina: 155.2/32
• Soggetti: Character; Virtues; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 645-762) and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: PART 1: BACKGROUND; 1. Introduction to a "Manual of the Sanities"; 2. Universal Virtues? - Lessons from History; 3. Previous Classifications of Character Strengths; PART 2: STRENGTHS OF CHARACTER; Strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge; 4. Creativity [Originality, Ingenuity]; 5. Curiosity [Interest, Novelty-Seeking, Openness to Experience]; 6. Open-Mindedness [Judgement, Critical Thinking]; 7. Love of Learning; 8. Perspective [Wisdom]; Strengths of Courage; 9. Bravery [Valor]; 10. Persistence [Perseverance, Industriousness]; 11. Integrity [Authenticity, Honesty]; 12. Vitality [Zest, Enthusiasm, Vigor, Energy]; Strengths of Humanity; 13. Love; 14. Kindness [Generosity, Nurturance, Care, Compassion, Altruistic Love, "Niceness"]; 15. Social Intelligence [Emotional Intelligence, Personal Intelligence]; Strengths of Justice; 16. Citizenship [Social Responsibility, Loyalty, Teamwork]; 17. Fairness; 18. Leadership; Strengths of Temperance; 19. Forgiveness and Mercy; 20. Modesty and Humility; 21. Prudence; 22. Self-Regulation [Self-Control]; Strengths of Transcendence; 23. Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence [Awe, Wonder, Elevation]; 24. Gratitude; 25. Hope [Optimism, Future-Mindedness, Future Orientation]; 26. Humor [Playfulness]; 27. ; Spirituality [Religiousness, Faith, Purpose]; PART 3: CONCLUSIONS; 28. Assessment and Applications
• Sommario/riassunto: This is the first progress report from the Values in Action Classification Project, which has undertaken a systematic measurement of universal human strengths and weaknesses. This book defines the issues of assessment and measurement and describes in detail the current state of classification.