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. 2014 Jun 28;7:407. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-407

Table 1.

Description of the ten motivationally distinct value orientations as described by Schwartz [9]

Value Description
Self-direction
Independent thought and action: choosing, creating exploring.
Stimulation
Excitement, novelty, and challenge in life.
Hedonism
Pleasure and sensuous gratification for oneself.
Achievement
Personal success through demonstrating competence according to social standards.
Power
Social status and prestige, control or dominance over people and resources
Security
Safety, harmony, and stability of society, of relationships, and of self
Conformity
Restraint of actions, inclinations, and impulses likely to upset or harm others and violate social expectations or norms.
Tradition
Respect, commitment, and acceptance of the customs and ideas that traditional culture and religion provide the self
Benevolence
Preserving and enhancing the welfare of those with whom one is in frequent personal contact
Universalism Understanding, appreciation, tolerance, and protection for the welfare of all people and for nature