2019
DOI: 10.1007/s11482-018-9692-2
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Six Functions of Character Strengths for Thriving at Times of Adversity and Opportunity: a Theoretical Perspective

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“…Surprisingly, when the other strengths factors were considered in the analysis, the openness factor showed a significant positive relation with psychological distress, as measured by the DASS-21. Though the effect was small, and not seen for the other dependent variables, this finding goes against our expectations from a theoretical standpoint (Niemiec, 2019) and is inconsistent with the outcome of the correlation analyses. The change of sign from the correlation to the result of the regression analysis might be explained statistically by multicollinearity between the openness and transcendence factors (r = .63).…”
Section: Resultscontrasting
confidence: 99%
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“…Surprisingly, when the other strengths factors were considered in the analysis, the openness factor showed a significant positive relation with psychological distress, as measured by the DASS-21. Though the effect was small, and not seen for the other dependent variables, this finding goes against our expectations from a theoretical standpoint (Niemiec, 2019) and is inconsistent with the outcome of the correlation analyses. The change of sign from the correlation to the result of the regression analysis might be explained statistically by multicollinearity between the openness and transcendence factors (r = .63).…”
Section: Resultscontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…In addition to the mental health burden most often reported in the literature, there is some evidence of positive changes occurring after a pandemic, including an increase in compassion and empathy, posttraumatic growth, and self-empowerment (Chew et al, 2020). Positive psychology is increasingly addressing the scientific study of how positivity affects life struggles, and how life challenges can bring about positivity (Niemiec, 2019). Character strengths (Peterson & Seligman, 2004) are among the most investigated individual characteristics in the field of positive psychology.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Strengths-spotting can be taken to the next level by adding in an appreciation component. Appreciation is one of the main functions of character strengths and involves expressions to other people of how important or of value they are for their strengths expression -it is a valuing of who they are at their core (Niemiec, 2019b). Research has found that couples who recognize and appreciate the character strengths of their partner have higher relationship satisfaction, needs satisfaction, and relationship commitment (Kashdan et al, 2017).…”
Section: Character Strengths Appreciationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Character strengths are defined as positive personality traits that are part of our core identity which when expressed lead to positive outcomes for ourselves and others and contribute to the collective good (Niemiec 2020). In the early years of positive psychology, a large group of distinguished scientists set about an exploration across cultures, countries, and beliefs to understand what is best about human beings.…”
Section: Positive Psychology and Character Strengthsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is important to conduct such studies with a large number of subjects since the etiology and phenomenon of hikikomori is varied and diverse. Moreover, testing the effect of integrating character strengths into a school curriculum for the prevention of hikikomori is a relevant point of investigation as the buffering, reappraisal, and resilience functions of character strengths at times of adversity may be relevant to developing social withdrawal (Niemiec 2020).…”
Section: Future Professional and Research Directionsmentioning
confidence: 99%