Character strengths are the foundations of life-long development and thriving. These strengths help individuals to deal with everyday challenges and move forward in life with confidence and resilience. Character Strength Development: Perspectives from Positive Psychology aims to document research and evidence-based practices in positive psychology with specific focus on character strengths. The arguments and perspectives shared by the experts in their respective chapters will help create new research avenues. It is an excellent resource for researchers, academicians, practitioners and teachers to develop a comprehensive understanding of different approaches, models and best practices for character education across the globe. Practitioners, educators and policymakers in the field of character education will also find this book immensely helpful for incorporating character strength-based approaches in their practice.

Young Adults' Awareness and Commitment to Use of Character Strengths: An Examination of University Students in Nairobi

Young Adults' Awareness and Commitment to Use of Character Strengths: An Examination of University Students in Nairobi

Young adults' awareness and commitment to use of character strengths: An examination of university students in nairobi
Beatrice W. E. Churu Sahaya G. Selvam

Introduction

Africa in general has a predominantly young population. Demographic surveys indicate that 70 per cent of the population is aged 30 years or less (Gyimah-Brempong & Kimenyi, 2013, p. 26). Kenya is no exception to this continental trend and opportunity. In fact, in Kenyan demographics, ‘youth bulge’—the phenomenon of the age group of 15 to 30 years showing a protruding graph as compared to other age groups—is recognized both as a challenge and as an opportunity (Hope, 2012). ...

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