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Refining the theory of basic individual values

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ID6202650
AuthorsShalom H Schwartz (0000-0003-2673-9332, Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Jan Cieciuch (0000-0002-2291-8301, VIZJA University), Michele Vecchione (0000-0002-8907-9872, Sapienza University of Rome), Eldad Davidov (0000-0002-3396-969X, University of Zurich), Ronald Fischer (0000-0002-3055-3955, Victoria University of Wellington), Constanze Beierlein (0009-0008-4272-0598, GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences), Alice Ramos (0000-0001-9512-0571, University of Lisbon), Markku Verkasalo (0000-0002-4356-9649, University of Helsinki), Jan-Erik Lönnqvist (0000-0001-8292-6090, University of Helsinki), Kursad Demirutku (0000-0003-1946-4203, Atilim University), Özlem Dirilen-Gümüş, Özlem Dirilen‐gümüş (Atilim University), Mark Konty
Year2012
Volume103
Issue4
Pages663-688
Publication date2012-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Personality and Social Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-3514 • E-ISSN: 1939-1315
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/a0029393
PMID22823292
OpenAlexW1997102788
LanguageEN
Citations received626
References cited41

We propose a refined theory of basic individual values intended to provide greater heuristic and explanatory power than the original theory of 10 values (Schwartz, 1992). The refined theory more accurately expresses the central assumption of the original theory that research has largely ignored: Values form a circular motivational continuum. The theory defines and orders 19 values on the continuum based on their compatible and conflicting motivations, expression of self-protection versus growth, and personal versus social focus. We assess the theory with a new instrument in 15 samples from 10 countries (N = 6,059). Confirmatory factor and multidimensional scaling analyses support discrimination of the 19 values, confirming the refined theory. Multidimensional scaling analyses largely support the predicted motivational order of the values. Analyses of predictive validity demonstrate that the refined values theory provides greater and more precise insight into the value underpinnings of beliefs. Each value correlates uniquely with external variables

Cognitive psychology · Confirmatory factor analysis · Epistemology · Explanatory power · Heuristic · Multidimensional scaling · Predictive power · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Value (mathematics) · Cultural Differences and Values · Mathematics · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology

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