Fortalezas psicológicas y diferencias de sexo en adolescentes

This study analysed the association between character strengths and happiness and global health in adolescents by\udgender. The participants comprised 117 high-school students (μ =16.90, σ =.81) from Málaga (Spain). All participants\udcompleted the Values in Action 120-Items Questionnaire (VIA-120), the 12-Item General Health Questionnaire\ud(GHQ-12), and the Happiness Item. The results showed higher levels of character strengths and lower levels of temperance\udand religiousness in the humanity score. Moderately significant associations were found between all character\udstrengths and general health, happiness, and especially hope. Boys had significantly higher scores on zest, prudence,\udself-regulation, and hope (Student t test). The study suggests that character strengths could contribute to increased life\udsatisfaction and health among adolescents