Q. How much is a VIA PRO Character Strengths Report?
A. The 24 rank order results of the VIA Inventory of Strengths Survey is free. The VIA PRO Character Strengths Report is $40 USD.
Q. Are there bulk rates available for the VIA PRO Character Strengths Report?
A. Yes. Bulk rates are as follows:
20 – 50 Reports = 10% discount/$36 per report
50 – 99 Reports = 15% discount/$34 per report
100+ Reports = 20% discount/$32 per report
Q. Are other discounts available for VIA PRO Character Strengths Reports?
A. Yes.
Intensives and Activation of Strengths on-line course Graduates: $30 after the first 10 for one year
For Students
$30/per report for students at colleges and universities; this discount does not extend to individuals enrolled training courses that are not part of a degree program.
Q. Can I get the VIA PRO Character Strengths Report for a survey I took on the Authentic Happiness website?
A. No. The VIA PRO Character Strengths Report can only be issued for data collected through the VIA site.
Q. Can I get a VIA PRO Character Strengths Report for a survey I took last year?
A. Yes. Reports for surveys taken on the VIA Character website are available at any time.
Q. How is the VIA PRO Character Strengths Report different from the VIA Interpretive Report (VIR) previously offered?
A. The VIA PRO Character Strengths Report has been developed as an advancement and extension of the VIA Interpretive Report (VIR). The changes emerged from positive psychology/strengths research and from peer review by leading experts in the field of strengths from various cultures. The report was reconstructed entirely with the practitioner in mind, thus the most significant changes made were to enhance practicality and ease-of-use for practitioners. To learn more click here.
The VIA PRO Character Strengths Report is accompanied by a Practitioner Guide which is a detailed, practical review guide for understanding character strengths and strategies for reviewing strengths with clients. It includes key issues to consider, cautions, practical tips, general interventions, and strength-based models for practice.
In comparison with the VIR, the VIA PRO Character Strengths Report has one new graph (a signature strengths graph) and retains the same graphs as the VIR (although the Peer/Comparison graph, which now includes comparison by country/region, is an optional purchase). The VIA PRO Character Strengths Report now includes tips, caveats, and explanations for working with the graphs and a list of questions to help the practitioner explore the graphs with clients.
The VIA PRO Report now offers distinct sections on general conceptual issues, research, exploration, and individualized meaning of each signature strength, in addition to new sections on overuse and underuse of each signature strength. Finally, due to popular request, the VIA PRO Report includes an appendix of 24 best practices, one intervention for boosting or working with each of the 24 character strengths.
Coming Soon: Users will have the option of purchasing a detailed description of the bottom five strengths with research and ways to explore these strengths
Q. Why does VIA charge for the VIA PRO Character Strengths Reports?
A. The Mayerson Foundation continues to make the VIA Inventory of Strengths Survey and the associated results free to everyone worldwide. However, the new and expanded VIA PRO Character Strengths Report required a significant investment for its development. The VIA Institute uses funds from the sale of VIA PRO Reports to support program development and operations of the Institute.