A multistage data analysis plan was used to reduce the initial pool of 156 potential strengths to a more manageable, useful, reliable, and valid pool of strengths.Asafirststepintheanalysis,thoseitemsthatwerefrequentlymarked as unclear, does not apply, or left blank, were eliminated. The items with the highestpercentagesofunclearratingswere,“lookfordeepermeaningindaily routines” (7%), and “delay gratification” (6%). A larger percentage of informants, especially teachers, indicated that certain items were not applicable. These items included, “participate in religious activities” (22%), “recycle or do something to help the environment” (12%), and “spend time on a hobby” (10%).