Rokeach Values

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Rokeach Value Survey

On the following two pages are two lists of values, each in alphabetical order. Each value is

accompanied by a short description and a blank space. Your goal is to rank each value in its

order of importance to you for each of the two lists. Study each list and think of how much each

value may act as a guiding principle in your life.

To begin, select the value that is of most importance to you. Write the number 1 in the blank

space next to that value. Next, choose the value is of second in importance to you and write the

number 2 in the blank next to it. Work your way through the list until you have ranked all 18

values on this page. The value that is of least importance to you should appear in Box 18.

When you have finished ranking all 18 values, turn the page and rank the next 18 values in the

same way. Please do each page separately.

When ranking, take your time and think carefully. Feel free to go back and change your order

should you have second thoughts about any of your answers. When you have completed the

ranking of both sets of values, the result should represent an accurate picture of how you really

feel about what’s important in your life.

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A Comfortable Life _____

a prosperous life

Equality _____

brotherhood and equal opportunity for all

An Exciting Life _____

a stimulating, active life

Family Security _____

taking care of loved ones

Freedom _____

independence and free choice

Health _____

physical and mental well-being

Inner Harmony _____

freedom from inner conflict

Mature Love _____

sexual and spiritual intimacy

National Security _____ Terminal Values

protection from attack

Pleasure _____

an enjoyable, leisurely life

Salvation _____

saved; eternal life

Self-Respect _____

self-esteem

A Sense of Accomplishment _____

a lasting contribution

Social Recognition _____

respect and admiration

True Friendship _____

close companionship

Wisdom _____

a mature understanding of life

A World at Peace _____

a world free of war and conflict

A World of Beauty _____

beauty of nature and the arts

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Ambitious _____

hardworking and aspiring

Broad-minded _____

open-minded

Capable _____

competent; effective

Clean _____

neat and tidy

Courageous _____

standing up for your beliefs

Forgiving _____

willing to pardon others

Helpful _____

working for the welfare of others

Honest _____

sincere and truthful

Imaginative _____ Instrumental Values

daring and creative

Independent _____

self-reliant; self-sufficient

Intellectual _____

intelligent and reflective

Logical _____

consistent; rational

Loving _____

affectionate and tender

Loyal _____

faithful to friends or the group

Obedient _____

dutiful; respectful

Polite _____

courteous and well-mannered

Responsible _____

dependable and reliable

Self-controlled _____

restrained; self-disciplined