| Variable | Measurement | Era | Code | N | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived importance ‘as a guiding principle in my life’. Rated 0 (not important) to 7 (of supreme importance) by students and teachers | |||||
| Conservatism | a: national security, b: social order, c: reciprocation of favors, d: honoring elders, e: moderate, f: preserving public image, g: self discipline, h: politeness, i: family security, j: devout, k: obedient, l: clean, m: respect tradition, n: wisdom, o: forgiving | 1988-91 | ValueConservative_1990 | 33 | Schwartz 1994 table 4 |
| Affective autonomy | a: enjoying life, b: exiting life, c: varied life, d: pleasure | 1988-91 | ValueAffectiveAutonomy_1990 | 33 | Schwartz 1994 table 4 |
| Intellectual autonomy | a: curious, b: broadminded, c: creativity | 1988-91 | ValueIntellectualAutonomy_1990 | 33 | Schwartz 1994 table 4 |
| Hierarchy | a: wealth, b:social power, c: authority, d: influential, e: humble | 1988-91 | ValueHierarchy_1990 | 33 | Schwartz 1994 table 4 |
| Mastery | a: succesful, b: ambitious, c: independent, d: daring, e: capable, f: choosing goals | 1988-91 | ValueMastery_1990 | 33 | Schwartz 1994 table 4 |
| Egalitarian commitment | a: helpful, b: social justice, c: equality, d: accepting my portion, e: honesty, f: loyal, g: world at peace, h: responsible, i: freedom | 1988-91 | ValueEgality_1990 | 33 | Schwartz 1994 table 4 |
| Harmony | a: world of beauty, b: protecting environment, c: unity with nature | 1988-91 | ValueHarmony_1990 | 33 | Schwartz 1994 table 4 |
| Value individualism | Opinion employees of business organizations: Response to 5 forced choices, e.g. rely on yourself or colleagues. Desirability rated for oneself and what most other people would think. | 1989 | ValueIndividualism2_1989 | 40 | Smith 1996 |
Related topics: Work values, Economic values, Child-rearing values, Sex life (attitudes), Norms: Tight-Loose
Related themes: Beliefs, Modernity, 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 the identification of societal conditions for happiness, the source can also be used for other purposes.