24 Character Strengths Test — IPIP-VIA-R
The source instrument has published or official measurement support. This label does not imply that Inward Atlas has created independent norms or validated this particular online administration.
What it measures
A 96-question research-backed profile across 24 character strengths, using the balanced and culture-fair public-domain IPIP-VIA-R short scales.
What you complete
96 scored items across 24 displayed dimensions
How the score is made
Declared Likert items are summed after reverse-keying where specified, then transformed to a 0–100 display scale. The display is a response score, not a population percentile, unless an official lookup conversion is explicitly named.
Consistency evidence
No reliability coefficient has been estimated from Inward Atlas users for this online administration. Where a source link is provided, consult it for evidence about the original instrument or source scale.
What the evidence supports
The source instrument has published or official measurement support. This label does not imply that Inward Atlas has created independent norms or validated this particular online administration. Interpretations are limited to the constructs and cautions stated on this page; clinical, hiring, diagnostic, and predictive uses are outside scope.
How values should be read
No representative Inward Atlas norm sample is applied. Displayed 0–100 values are transformed response scores, not percentile ranks or claims about comparison with a population.
Source and implementation record
The exact 96 English IPIP-VIA-R short-scale items and positive/negative scoring keys are retained. Inward Atlas adds only presentation, 0–100 transformation, ordering, and explanatory copy. IPIP states that its items and scales are public domain and may be used for any purpose.
Limitations shown with the assessment
- The 0–100 values are linear transformations of your four-item response scores, not population percentiles.
- These are short four-item strength scales. Their reliability varies by construct and sample, so small score differences should not be over-interpreted.
- A lower score on one strength is not a moral failing, diagnosis, or statement of fixed character.
- Inward Atlas uses the public-domain IPIP representation and is not claiming affiliation with or endorsement by the VIA Institute on Character.
Implementation notes
- All 96 English item wordings and positive/negative keys were checked against the official IPIP-VIA-R scoring key.
- Each of the 24 scales contains two positively keyed and two negatively keyed items.
- Reliability varies by strength and sample; Inward Atlas does not imply that all 24 four-item scales have equal precision.