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Character Strengths and Life Satisfaction of Teachers in Ghana

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  • Edward Abasimi
  • Gai Xiaosong

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Character strengths are positive traits that are critical in many positive life outcomes. This study examined the distribution of character strengths and their relationship with life satisfaction among teachers in selected schools in the Builsa District of the Upper East Region in Ghana. Data from a sample of 104 basic and senior high school teachers revealed that the top 7 character strengths of the teachers were gratitude, kindness, fairness, love of learning, honesty, perspective(wisdom) and open mindedness (judgment). There was a strong positive relationship between overall character strengths and satisfaction with life. Creativity, perspective, love, teamwork, prudence, and gratitude were each significantly correlated with life satisfaction. Prudence, humour, modesty/humility, self-regulation and capacity to love and be loved each made unique and significant contribution in explaining life satisfaction with prudence making the largest unique contribution. Implications of the study and directions for future research are discussed.

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  • Edward Abasimi & Gai Xiaosong, 2016. "Character Strengths and Life Satisfaction of Teachers in Ghana," Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, Conscientia Beam, vol. 4(1), pages 22-35.
    • Handle: RePEc:pkp:hassle:v:4:y:2016:i:1:p:22-35:id:777
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    1. Johan Graafland, 2023. "On Rule of Law, Civic Virtues, Trust, and Happiness," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 18(4), pages 1799-1824, August.

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