Values
Values have been of interest to philosophers and researchers for more than a century, but we still have much to learn about their nature.
Researchers at the Centre are interviewing today’s leading values theorists to capture their words for posterity.
Please enjoy the series of short informal videos of interviews with Professor Shalom Schwartz, developer of the Schwartz values theory.
PART 1
Personal Values
Professor Shalom Schwartz interviewed by Professor Julie Lee
What are personal values in everyday terms?
What are the characteristics of personal values?
How are our values structured?
What are the characteristics values in children?
Where do our personal values come from?
How do personal values differ from other aspects of personality?
PART 2
Values Theory Explained
Click here for an overview and brief explanation of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Human Values.
Values reflect what is important in life.
They give meaning to the things we do. What we believe, what we like, what we do, and what we think about our own and other’s actions are all shaped by our values.
The Centre for Human and Cultural Values focuses on research and training in understanding and appreciation of the variety of human and cultural values and how they relate to big social issues in society.