Character Lab
Character Strengths
The Character Strengths framework is a set of interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual character strengths that benefit the self and others. The list of strengths was created by Character Lab, a non-profit with the mission of advancing the science and practice of character development. The framework focuses on character strengths that are tied to achievement and wellbeing.
Breakdown by Domain
Domain Key
Cognitive
Emotion
Social
Values
Perspectives
Identity
- Cognitive 6%
- Emotion 24%
- Values 35%
- Perspectives 18%
- Identity 18%
Key Features
Context & Culture
- Notes that the eight strengths are not exhaustive and encourages teachers, students, and families to think about which strengths are most important to them and their communities
- Some materials offered in Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Arabic
Developmental Perspective
- No information or learning progression provided
Associated Outcomes
- No information provided
Available Resources
Support Materials
- Links to research papers and recommended resources such as books, news, related organizations, and more for each character strength
- Videos and articles about character from experts in the field
Programs & Strategies
- Character Playbooks, ready-to-use strategies/lesson plans for educators designed to build specific character strengths in middle and high school students
- Character strength posters for the classroom
Measurement Tools
- No information or tools provided
Key Publications
- Character Lab website: https://www.characterlab.org/