Symposium 6th World Congress on Positive Psychology 2019

Character Strengths and Health: The Hidden Gem for Healthcare Impact (#213)

Ryan Niemiec 1 , Svala Sigurdardottir 2 , Elaine O'Brien 3 , Kathi Norman 3 , Lisa Buksbaum 3
  1. VIA Institute on Character, Cincinnati, OHIO, United States
  2. University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
  3. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA

Ryan Niemiec will review the latest research on character strengths in the field of health and wellness. He’ll review studies looking at a wide range of character strengths, specific strengths, and intervention programs. Practical implications and future directions for research and practice will be emphasized including the role of character strengths in preventative health, chronic disease management, adherence, and integrated care.