The Virtuousness of Adult Playfulness: the Relation of Playfulness with Strengths of Character
René T Proyer, Willibald Ruch
· 2012
★ NIFPlay Rating: 4
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
Examines the relationship between adult trait playfulness and character strengths as assessed by VIA-IS, finding playfulness associated with humor, creativity, and social intelligence.
