Psychometric Characteristics of Strengths Knowledge Scale and Strengths Use Scale Among Adolescents

Abstract

This study examined the psychometric properties of Strengths Knowledge Scale (SKS) and Strengths Use Scale (SUS) in a sample of 442 adolescents by the exploratory structural equation modeling. Correlations between strength use/strength knowledge and flourish, positive affect, negative affect, depression, anxiety, stress, and GPA were examined to illustrate criterionrelated validities. Results showed good internal consistency reliability, expected structure factor, and convergent validity of the SKS and the SUS in the current sample.

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Character Strengths Lead to Satisfactory Educational Outcomes Through Strength Use: A Longitudinal Analysis

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