Peterson and Seligman carried out their famous work on strengths, virtues, and character. This work is referred to as-

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Peterson and Seligman developed the Values in Action (VIA) project, which is a foundational framework in positive psychology. It focuses on identifying and classifying human strengths and virtues. This classification was designed to complement the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) by emphasizing what is right with people, rather than what is wrong.

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• The Values in Action project was introduced by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman in 2004.
• It emphasizes positive traits and strengths that contribute to a fulfilling life.
• The framework includes six core virtues:
• Wisdom and Knowledge
• Courage
• Humanity
• Justice
• Temperance
• Transcendence
• Each virtue consists of character strengths, such as creativity, bravery, kindness, fairness, self-regulation, and gratitude.
• The VIA framework serves as a guide for positive interventions, personal development, and well-being research.