Example of values in life
Most important values in life.
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A value can be defined as "an enduring belief upon which a person acts." Values are similar to attitudes and beliefs in that they have cognitive, emotional, and behavioral parts.
But researchers suggest that values are more enduring and long-lasting than either beliefs or attitudes (Limthanakom, Lauffer, Mujtaba, & Murphy Jr, 2008).
What are personal values examples
The Two Types of Values
There are thought to be two different types of values: instrumental values and terminal values.
- Instrumental values are about desirable ways to act or behave (e.g., honest, responsible, loving).
- Terminal values are about desirable end states (e.g., health, freedom, family security; Gibson, Greenwood, & Murphy Jr, 2009).
Some of us prefer one type of value over the other (Allen, Ng, & Wilson, 2002).
But we all have both of these types of values that guide our lives to some extent.
Why Values Matter
Our values have a big influence on how we act. Acting in ways t
