Rokeach Value Survey

Hi guys & gals,

Welcome back to another life changing blogpost by moi. Now your all probably wondering what the heck the Rokeach Value Survey is but for all those of you who took Philosophy class, you'll probably know what I'm talking about. It's quite interesting and just take the survey for a few minutes if your free. If you wish wish too you can copy, paste and print out the survey, it's pretty cool I assure you. The instructions are as follows


Now below are two lists, each in alphabetical order. Each value is accompanied by a short description and a blank space. Your goal is to rank each value in 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 OR Type the number 1 in the blank space next to that value. Next, choose the value that is of second importance to you and write or type the number 2 in the blank next to it. Work your way through the list until you have ranked all 18 values on the pages. The value that is of least importance to you should appear in Box 18.

When you have finished ranking all 18 values, rank the next 18 values in the seconds list in the same way. Please do both lists separately.

When ranking, take your time and think carefully. Feel free to go back anc change your order should you have second thoughts about any of your answer. When you have completed the ranking of both sets of values., the results should represent an accurate picture of how you really feel about what's important in your life.

LIST 1

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 he welfare of others)

Honest (sincere and truthful)

Imaginative (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)


LIST 2

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 (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)


Well there you have it, 2 lists consisting of 18 items each. Rank them how you will and remember one very important piece of advice. These are lists down to the individual. There isn't a right or wrong. We may all rank it differently and perhaps some of us may think that the others order of ranking may be completely off or totally out of line. The most important thing is to respect one anther's opinion and what values they regard as priority over the other. There's nothing wrong with being different, it is in fact that we being able to possess this sense of uniqueness that makes us special, that make us human.