VAL 1– VALUES FORMATION

WEEK 5-6
MODULE 2: GENERAL TYPES OF VALUES

Set B Types

1. Personal value
2. Psychological value
3. Sociological value
4. Cultural value
5. Historical value
6. Behavioural value
7. Educational value
8. Political value
9. Sensational value
10. Sentimental value

1. PERSONAL VALUE
 The power of values arises from the fact that they help us transcend ourselves.
Values are what we consider valuable.
 Placing any ideal of perfection above our own personal convenience and
interests expands our personality and opens it to wider and higher influences.
 The pursuit of higher values is the pursuit of spiritual Truth.
 The expression of higher values is to bring Truth down into one's life.
 A value is a belief, a mission, or a philosophy that is meaningful.
 Values can range from the commonplace, such as the belief in hard work and
punctuality, to the more psychological, such as self-reliance, concern for others,
and harmony of purpose.

Here are some thoughts on several of the more interesting personal values:

Simplicity

 In this time of great complexity and hurry, there is no more important personal
value than "simplicity." Taking the time to simplify anything that is highly complex
is a very helpful skill in these rapidly accelerating times. Simplifying a work not
only streamlines it, but makes it more effective and productive, leading to
greater results when compared to its former complex arrangement.

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Harmony

 Harmony is the coming together of disparate elements for common purpose. It is

the moving together of varied or opposing forces, so that they emerge in a
higher truth that all can benefit from (not merely a compromised truth). The
value of Teamwork is one variation of the value of Harmony, as is the value of
Organization. Harmony is such noble and elevated a value that it can be
considered a spiritual value.

Content over Form

 We know the expression "don't judge a book by its cover". It means that is what is
inside that is important, not the superficial surface. This expresses in a variety of
ways in life.
 For example, any serious person will judge the truer, deeper meaning of a thing,
rather than merely its outer form.
 A tendency to react to the outer aspect and not its intrinsic value prevents one
from getting at the heart, the inherent truth of the matter, taking one away from
the full knowledge that would have led to right decisions and actions, and thus
great accomplishment and success in life.

Concern for Others

 Perhaps the single most powerful way to succeed in life is to have more concern
for our fellow human beings. Normally, we are overwhelmingly concerned about
our own selves, driven by our own personal motives and ambitions. However, the
happiest people literally lose themselves in the feelings, thoughts, and aspirations
of others.
 Are you ready to "forget yourself" and be genuinely interested in the welfare of
others?
 Are you willing to be tolerant and kind to others, listen attentively and silently to
their words, be non-judgmental, and open to their opinions and points of view?
 If you are, you're an excellent candidate for great success in life, not to mention
an ever-increasing personal happiness and joy.

Honesty

 Sometimes people don't say what they mean in order to hide something, protect
themselves or someone else, or simply because they are trying to deceive in
order to gain from circumstances.

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Hard Work

 It is universally agreed that hard work is one of the keys to success in life and
work. Without it, few can succeed. A person may not be hard working for a
number of reasons -- the influence of parents, a lack of energy, a lack of
motivation, a bad experience, pure laziness, etc. Consider why you may not be
hard working, and then make a determined effort to change the behaviour.

Continuous Improvement/Progress

 One of the most interesting values in life is one's innate desire for continuous
improvement. Both individuals and organizations, such as a business, can adopt
this value.
 For example, continuous improvement for an individual might can come in the
form of a continuous urge to increase one's knowledge and skills in an area, a
desire to improve one's attitudes and temperament, or a desire to do things
better or get the best out of things.

Respect for the Individual

 One of the most significant personal values is to look on every person as a

special, unique individual. This form of deep respect for each person has the
power of generating good will, great happiness, and great achievement.

Have you ever been in any of these situations?

 Someone said or did something that you strongly disagreed with, but you didn‟t
speak up about it and felt ashamed afterwards.
 You set goals for yourself and then failed to meet them.
 Your life or career haven‟t worked out the way you wanted them to.
 What you want often clashes with what you've got to do or what‟s “practical.”
 You‟re so busy pleasing other people that you‟re not even sure what your own
true values are.

List of Personal Values

To help you, here‟s a short list of personal values.

1. Achievement
2. Adventure
3. Courage
4. Creativity
5. Dependability
6. Determination
7. Friendship

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 8. Health
9. Honesty
10. Independence
11. Integrity
12. Intelligence
13. Justice
14. Kindness
15. Learning
16. Love
17. Peace
18. Perfection
19. Security
20. Simplicity
21. Sincerity
22. Spontaneity
23. Success
24. Understanding
25. Wealth

2. PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE
 One aspires to realize in one‟s own personality & inner being.
 When you like something just because you like the way it makes you feel. When
you look at the art it can bring out certain emotions, or memories of a good time.

List of Psychological Values:

1. Adventurousness
2. Commitment
3. Creativity
4. Determination
5. Faith
6. Goodwill
7. Openness
8. Knowledge
9. Self-reliance
10. Self-respect
11. Personal Growth
12. Truth

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3. SOCIOLOGICAL VALUE
 Pertains to the workings of human society where individuals form continuous and
regulatory association for the mutual benefits and protection.

Examples:

1. Interrelationship of individual within the community

2. Intermarriages among peoples
3. Peace and order
4. Cooperation
5. Unity

4. CULTURAL VALUE
 Was expressed in largely in terms of learning.
 Was largely seen as having nothing to do with class and gender
 “Cultural value patterns from the basic criteria through which we evaluate our
own behaviours and the behaviours of others. They cue our expectations. They
serve as implicit guidelines for out motivations, expectations, perceptions,
interpretations, and communicative actions.”
 Cultural values patterns serve as functions or there is a reason why we develop
cultural patterns.
 Are what shape society, and shape and influence the people who live within
that society.
 Differences in cultural values between society and the individuals within can
lead to problems such as culture clash, disagreements, and more.

4 common cultural values examples that you need to know:

Being vs. Doing

 A culture that values “being” focuses on simply being in the world; that is,
understanding the world and valuing concepts such as living together in harmony
and peace, rather than attempting to exploit or alter the world to fit a certain
view.
 If your cultural values align with „being,‟ you are likely someone who values
understanding people and living with them in harmony rather than changing the
world to suit your beliefs.
 If your cultural values align with „doing,‟ you are likely a more assertive person
who believes they not only can but should, alter the world to achieve your goals.
 A culture that values “doing” focuses on changing the world around them
through direct action. In other words, valuing the development of changes to the
world in order to achieve goals both as a whole and for individuals.

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Humane Orientation

 A culture that values humane orientation emphasizes the importance of viewing

others humanely; this includes promoting empathy, altruistic behaviours, and
harmony among different races, cultures, and religions.
 High humane orientation values also emphasize the importance of people
helping out other people as a natural element of society, rather than relying on
intervention from outside governments or powers.

For example, societies with a high level of this cultural value will often expect children to
support their parents in their old age.

 A culture that has lower humane orientation values emphasizes individuals

solving their own problems and issues themselves.

For example, societies with a low level of this cultural value will not expect children to
support their parents in their old age.

Indulgence vs. Restraint

 A culture that values indulgence emphasizes the importance of personal

enjoyment and pleasure. Personal pleasure seeking, such as partying, drinking,
pursuing passions, etc, is encouraged and considered a norm.
 A culture that values restraint emphasizes the importance of restricting luxurious
indulgence. Pleasure-seeking activities are generally discouraged, especially if
they are focused on personal enjoyment rather than group activities.

Individualism vs. Collectivism

 A culture that values individualism emphasizes Independence and individual

goals over the group as a whole. People are expected to focus more on
individual goals, pursuits, and passions; families and groups are limited and more
exclusive.
 A culture that values collectivism emphasizes group harmony and group living
over individual passions and pursuits. People are expected to view themselves
through the lens of society as a whole, and families and social groups are
broader and more inclusive.

Elements of Culture:

 Values are enduring beliefs about a specific mode of conduct or desirable end
state.
 They guide behaviour and are ordered by importance in relation to one another,
thus forming a system of value priorities.

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  Because they guide individuals‟ actions, attitudes, and judgments, cultural
values affect consumer product preferences and perception of products.
 Cultures are set apart by their value systems – the relative importance or ranking
of values.

5. HISTORICAL VALUE
 Pertains to or is concerned with treating events of history, like historical account
of momentous occurrences in a given country or people.

1. The Filipinos should be proud that the first independent republic in Asia by
Asians was established by Aguinaldo in the Philippines from 1989 to 1901, at
the time, the other Asians were either western colonies or kingdoms ruled
by kings and emperors.
2. The Filipino are brave and sturdy people who will fight for their rights and
independence, even if they lose.
3. Like all wars, the Filipino-American war was very bloody and expensive. The
American sent 126,248 troops, of whom 4,234 died. They spent a vast sum
of $16,000 veterans died in action 200,000 civilians died on starvation and
diseases; and property billions of pesos was damage.
4. The Filipino lost the Filipino-American war because they were not united
and they have inferior weapons.
5. We should remember and honour President Aguinaldo and other heroes of
this era. Although the lost the war, they fought with courage and honour.
These veterans of the revolution were the real founding of our
independence.

6. BEHAVIORAL VALUE

 Means the manner of conducting oneself properly, of comporting oneself well,

acting correctly, and of controlling oneself politely.
1. Self-control or self-discipline
2. Politeness or courtesy
3. Honesty
4. Patience
5. Diligence
6. Fidelity and sincerity
7. Friendship
8. Observing golden rule

7. EDUCATIONAL VALUE

 The things that have an instructive worth like informative, enlightening,

educative, eye-opening, and mentally enriching.

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EXAMPLE:

1. A class trip or excursion to land marks (world-famed Rice Terraces in Sagada, Mount
Province)

2. A well-delivered speech about graft and corruption with corresponding proposed

solutions.

3. Watching a good movie or reading good books.

8. POLITICAL VALUE

 It is anything that has significance in politics, that is, in the science and art of
government or the administration and management of public or state affairs.

EXAMPLE:

1. Kinship or relationship either by consanguinity or affinity.

2. Cultural values such as utang na loob, pakikisama, and compadrazgo.

3. One‟s popularity either as a movie star or as a basketball player.

4. Competence, intelligence, educational attainment, achievements, performance,

etc.

9. SENSATIONAL VALUE

 Things that produces great interest or excitement, like sensational story or event.
 Involves all attempts to make a thing, an event, an act, a story or a film
stimulating, electrifying, shocking, hair-raising, spine-boggling, astounding,
marvellous, and wonderful.

10. SENTIMENTAL VALUE

 Pertains to anything that elicits sentimentality, emotional reaction, tender feeling,

and sweet nostalgia, because of certain noble experiences associated with it.
 Explains why people cannot give up or sell things which for them have
sentimental value.

EXAMPLES:

1. A ring – signifies one‟s former sweetheart or spouse.

2. The SM Bacolod

3. One‟s friend

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