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The VIA Survey is the only free, scientific survey of character strengths in the world. Take this simple, 10 minute character test and discover your greatest strengths. Research shows that knowing and using your character strengths can help you:
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  • Boost relationships
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  • Accomplish goals
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Sample Survey Question

Being able to come up with new and different ideas is one of my strong points.

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Millions of people have taken the free VIA survey to discover their greatest strengths so they can use them in their everyday lives.

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Our free survey provides your rank order list of character strengths with the strengths that are most core to your identity at the top. A VIA Report provides personalized, in-depth analysis of your character strengths, including actionable tips to apply them to find greater well-being.

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