Strengths Use as a Predictor of Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life

By Carmel Proctor, John Maltby, P. Alex Linley. 2011

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Subfields: Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology

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From strengths use to work performance: The role of harmonious passion, subjective vitality, and concentration (2014, neutral): “…Klein, & Vella-Brodrick, 2009; Mongrain & Anselmo-Matthews, 2012; Niemiec, 2014; Seligman, Steen, Park, & Peterson, 2005), satisfaction with life (Proctor et al., 2011; Ruch, Huber, Beermann, & Proyer, 2007; Rust, Diessner, & Reade, 2009), academic and personal achievement (Elston & Boniwell,…”
A dynamic approach to psychological strength development and intervention (2011, positive): “There is reason to believe that people who adopt a strengths approach to goal pursuit will be more confident and optimistic of success (Proctor et al., 2009).”
A self-determination perspective of strengths use at work: Examining its determinant and performance implications (2016, methodology): “Govindji and Linley’s scale has been validated in prior studies (e.g. Proctor et al., 2011; Wood et al., 2011).”
The Application of Signature Character Strengths and Positive Experiences at Work (2013, background): “Several studies highlighted that the application of individual signature strengths is related to overall positive experiences like life satisfaction, well-being, and meaning in life (e.g., LittmanOvadia and Steger 2010; Proctor et al. 2011; Seligman et al. 2005; Wood et al. 2011).”
Strengths Gym: The impact of a character strengths-based intervention on the life satisfaction and well-being of adolescents (2011, background): “The hypothesis behind signature strengths is that the use of them is fulfilling and linked to an individual's sense of self, identity, and authenticity (Peterson & Seligman, 2004 ), and therefore arguably their well-being (Proctor, Maltby, & Linley, 2011 ).”