VIA Signature Strengths Survey

Here are your scores on the VIA Signature Strengths Survey. For how to interpret and use your scores, see the book Authentic Happiness. The ranking of the strengths reflects your overall ratings of yourself on the 24 strengths in the survey, how much of each strength you possess. Your top five, especially those marked as Signature Strengths, are the ones to pay attention to and find ways to use more often.

The percentages and bar graphs compare your overall self-rating on each strength to others' self-ratings. The longer the bar, the more unusual it is for other people to have more of this particular strength than you have. There are more people with high levels of some strengths than other strengths, so the bar graphs may not follow the same rank order as your own strengths.

Top Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: September 23, 2005
Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
100% of all Web site users
100% of all male respondents
100% of all 45 to 54 years old
100% of occupation group CE-Ret.
100% of all Post-college grads
100% of those in Zip Code 890xx

Second Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: September 23, 2005
Curiosity and interest in the world You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
91% of all Web site users
92% of all male respondents
89% of all 45 to 54 years old
85% of occupation group CE-Ret.
88% of all Post-college grads
91% of those in Zip Code 890xx

Third Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: September 23, 2005
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
89% of all Web site users
86% of all male respondents
87% of all 45 to 54 years old
83% of occupation group CE-Ret.
87% of all Post-college grads
89% of those in Zip Code 890xx

Fourth Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: September 23, 2005
Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness Thinking things through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
87% of all Web site users
85% of all male respondents
85% of all 45 to 54 years old
79% of occupation group CE-Ret.
83% of all Post-college grads
88% of those in Zip Code 890xx

Fifth Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: September 23, 2005
Love of learning You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
86% of all Web site users
86% of all male respondents
82% of all 45 to 54 years old
77% of occupation group CE-Ret.
78% of all Post-college grads
88% of those in Zip Code 890xx

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