Fortalezas Humanas y Bienestar Biopsicosocial: Revisión sistemática

María Mercedes Ovejero Bruna; Violeta Cardenal Hernáez; Margarita Ortiz-Tallo

doi:10.24310/espsiescpsi.v9i3.13212

Authors

María Mercedes Ovejero Bruna Universidad Complutense de Madrid Spain
Violeta Cardenal Hernáez Universidad Complutense de Madrid Spain
Margarita Ortiz-Tallo Universidad de Málaga Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24310/espsiescpsi.v9i3.13212

Keywords:

Character strengths, VIA Model, Resilience, Well-being, Happiness, Health

Abstract

This study is a systematically review of the Values in Action (VIA) model of virtues and strengths and its correlation with well-being, life satisfaction, happiness, resilience, and health in different populations. A total of 47 studies were reviewed. The results showed that psychological strengths were associated with higher levels of happiness, well-being, resilience, health, and positive affect, and weakly associated with negative affect. These results are similar across different settings and ages. We discuss the results of the studies and consider their implications for future research related to the development of psychological strengths in individuals, groups, and society.

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