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: July 5, 2005
Bravery and valor You are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
99% of all Web site users
98% of all male respondents
99% of all 25 to 34 years old
98% of occupation group NO-Ret.
98% of all with some college
98% of those in Zip Code 850xx

Second Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: July 5, 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 . . .
83% of all Web site users
84% of all male respondents
87% of all 25 to 34 years old
89% of occupation group NO-Ret.
87% of all with some college
78% of those in Zip Code 850xx

Third Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: July 5, 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
87% of all 25 to 34 years old
89% of occupation group NO-Ret.
89% of all with some college
80% of those in Zip Code 850xx

Fourth Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: July 5, 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
87% of all 25 to 34 years old
92% of occupation group NO-Ret.
91% of all with some college
81% of those in Zip Code 850xx

Fifth Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: July 5, 2005
Perspective (wisdom) Although you may not think of yourself as wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
92% of all Web site users
92% of all male respondents
93% of all 25 to 34 years old
92% of occupation group NO-Ret.
92% of all with some college
88% of those in Zip Code 850xx