A dynamic approach to psychological strength development and intervention

By R. Biswas-Diener, T. Kashdan, Gurpal Minhas. 2011

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Subfields: Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology

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Strengths use and work engagement: a weekly diary study (2016, background): “Moreover, although we consider strengths to be largely stable, how and to what extent strengths come to the surface is dependent on context, personal values, interests, and other strengths (Biswas-Diener et al., 2011), implying that two persons will never have the exact same strength.”
Review of Brief School-Based Positive Psychological Interventions: a Taster for Teachers and Educators (2017, background): “In the dynamic approach, strengths are considered as potentials Bthat can be cultivated through enhanced awareness, accessibility, and effort^ (Biswas-Diener et al. 2011, p. 1).”
Finding the golden mean: the overuse, underuse, and optimal use of character strengths (2019, background): “The field of positive psychology has brought theorizing to these issues of balance (Wong, 2011) and striving toward a middle way or an alternative framing using character strengths to explain psychopathology and problems (Biswas-Diener et al., 2011; Niemiec, 2014; Peterson, 2006; Rashid & Seligman, ”
My strengths count!: Effects of a strengths-based psychological climate on positive affect and job performance (2015, background): “Therefore, strengths should not only be identified and used more often, but also be developed to fit the context (Biswas-Diener et al., 2011).”
Promoting positive outcomes through strengths interventions: A literature review (2017, background): “As a result, individuals may become less likely to invest in developing their strengths and adjusting their strengths to their context (Biswas-Diener et al., 2011).”
Strengthening personal growth: The effects of a strengths intervention on personal growth initiative (2018, background): “Individuals who are encouraged to use their strengths at work and to develop these strengths by learning to use them in the appropriate context and in the appropriate amount (Biswas-Diener et al., 2011) are more likely to be successful in attaining their work-related goals.”
Effects of a Strengths Intervention on General and Work-Related Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Positive Affect (2017, background): “This can, for instance, be achieved by teaching participants to use their strengths wisely, depending on situational factors (Biswas-Diener et al. 2011).”