This is a measurement of 6 integral character strengths: wisdom and knowledge, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. The VIA-IS can be used in many different settings; for example, when used in VA programs, veterans reported positive outcomes just from taking the VIA-IS and carried cards with their strengths listed on them to help with their recovery. This intervention could also be used with people suffering from chronic illnesses, as these strengths can serve as a buffer from negative health outcomes.