Abstract

MARTINEZ MARTI, María Luisa. The scientific study of the transcendental strengths from the Positive Psychology perspective. Clínica y Salud [online]. 2006, vol.17, n.3, pp.245-258. ISSN 2174-0550.

Within the framework of Positive Psychology there is a line of research focused on the virtues and strengths of human beings. Taking virtues and strengths as positive traits of personality, the Positive Psychology classifies them following a scheme similar to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). With the aim of promoting research, this article reviews some of the studies that show the beneficial effects of a subset of strengths, the transcendental strengths -i.e. spirituality, gratitude, hope, appreciation of beauty and excellence, and humor.

Keywords : Positive psychology; Strengths; Spirituality; Gratitude; Hope; Appreciation; Humor.

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