RT info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis T1 Activating Character Strengths in the EFL/ESL Classroom: A Theoretical Perspective A1 Murphy, Alyssa A2 Universidad de Valladolid. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras K1 5701.11 Enseñanza de Lenguas AB The application of positive psychology to the language classroom has mainly focused on the first pillar of positive psychology; positive emotions. Recent studies, however, suggest that the second pillar, character traits, contribute to language learner well-being (Oxford, Powerfully Positive, 21-22; Wang et al. 3; Piasecka 75). This research borrows from theories and models in positive psychology but lacks a contextualized theoretical understanding of the relationships between carácter strengths and other language learner variables such as identity and motivation. The purpose of this paper is to identify areas of theoretical weakness in a recent model of language learner well-being and propose a theory born from contributions of both positive psychology and SLA research. YR 2022 FD 2022 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59188 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59188 LA eng NO Departamento de Filología Inglesa DS UVaDOC RD 17-jul-2024