Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Giri, Madhu; Pathak, Swati Title A name given to the resource EXPLORING THE REGULATION OF CHARACTER STRENGTHS: A SCOPING REVIEW ON BALANCING UNDERUSE, OVERUSE, AND OPTIMAL USE FOR WELL-BEING AND PERFORMANCE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hellenic Journal of Psychology;Volume;22;Issue;2;pp.141-159 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.26262/hjp.v22i2.10449" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.26262/hjp.v22i2.10449</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024583743?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024583743?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Giri M., CHRIST University, India; Pathak S., CHRIST University, India Description An account of the resource Character strengths play a fundamental role in psychological well-being, resilience, and personal development. Traditionally, research in positive psychology has focused on the benefits of character strengths, emphasizing their role in enhancing life satisfaction, fostering positive relationships, and promoting professional success. However, recent studies highlight the critical importance of balance in strength utilization. Specifically, underuse, overuse, and optimal use of strengths can lead to varying consequences across different life domains. This scoping review systematically examined the imbalance of character strengths and its impact on mental health, leadership, and social interactions. A systematic search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, following PRISMA-SCR guidelines. The findings revealed that underuse of strengths is associated with low engagement, passivity, and decreased motivation, while overuse can lead to rigidity, interpersonal conflicts, and burnout. The review further identified contextual moderators (e.g., personality traits, cultural factors, and situational demands) that influence how strengths are applied in everyday life. Based on the findings, this review proposes the Balanced Strength Utilization Model (BSUM), integrating theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence to offer a comprehensive framework for character strength regulation. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and intervention-based approaches to help individuals optimize strength balance and apply their strengths effectively across different domains. The Author(s). All articles are licensed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Subject The topic of the resource Balanced Strength Utilization Model (BSUM); Character strengths; Positive psychology; Strengths imbalance; Well-being Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Psychological Society of Northern Greece Relation A related resource ISSN: 17901391; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online