Development and validation of the Character Strengths Test 24 (CST24): a brief measure of 24 character strengths.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study aimed to develop and validate the Character Strengths Test 24 (CST24), a simple scale consisting of 24 character strengths represented by one concept word and one sentence each. Three studies were conducted to examine the validation and utility of the CST24 for future research.

Methods

Three internet-based surveys were conducted in Japan to investigate the psychometric properties of the CST24. Study 1 comprised 846 adults and focused on test development, including the evaluation of well-being and strengths scales, as well as retest reliability. Study 2 involved 1137 high school students and 1101 college undergraduates, aiming to investigate the factor structure of the CST24 and reaffirm its validity by utilizing happiness and meaning in life scal

SUBMITTER: Shimai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10436548 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature