Variable	Measurement	Era	Code	N	Source
Independence	Public opinion. Question: “Here is a list of qualities (Good manners, Independence, Hard work, Feeling responsibility, Imagination, Tolerance and respect for people, Thrift (saving money and things), Determination (perseverance), Religious faith, Unselfishness, and Obedience) which children can be encouraged to learn at home”. Which, if any, do you consider to be especially important? Please choose up to five. Scores refer to % of sample population that mentioned the specific quality as important	1990-91	ValueChildIndependence_1990	34	WVS2 item 227
		1995-98	ValueChildIndependence_1996	48	WVS3 item 15
		1990-98	ValueChildIndependence_1990s	59	VC_I90+VC_I96(M)
Obedience		1990-91	ValueChildObedience_1990	33	WVS2 item 236
		1995-98	ValueChildObedience_1996	48	WVS3 item 24
		1990-98	ValueChildObedience_1990s	58	VC_290+VC_2296(M)
Tolerance		1990-91	ValueChildTolerance_1990	34	WVS2 item 231
		1995-98	ValueChildTolerance_1996	48	WVS3 item 19
		1990-98	ValueChildTolerance_1990s	59	VC_490+VC_496(M)

Related topics: Work Values, Value principles; Schwartz dimensions, Economic values
Related themes: Cultural climate, Family, Values

The dataset States of Nations is about characteristics of countries in periods (macro variables). It is part of the World Database of Happiness. Developed for identification of societal conditions for happiness, can also be used for other purposes.