VALUES

Ms. Novak

Journal #4
l IF

YOUR HOME WAS ON FIRE AND

EVERYONE WAS OUT SAFE, WHAT 3
THINGS WOULD YOU MAKE SURE YOU
GOT BEFORE YOU RAN OUT? WHY
ARE THESE THINGS IMPORTANT TO
YOU? HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU
NO LONGER HAD THEM?

l Values
l are

What are values?

qualities, characteristics, or ideas

about which we feel strongly
l are standards to guide your actions,
judgments, and attitudes.
l Affect our decisions, goals, and behavior
l Define what we believe to be worthy,
beneficial, and harmful
l Give Direction and consistency to
behavior.
l Set the direction for ones life.

What are values?

l They
l A

are also

definition of what is of worth (to you)

l A belief of someone or something that is
worthwhile

Values
l If

you remain in touch with your values, you

will achieve your goals.
l Base everyday choices on your values and
goals.
l Values are personal. Respect others
value system.

Characteristics of Values
Values
l Are personal
l Are reflected in our actions
l Change as experiences change
l Give us identity
**Inconsistent behavior may indicate and
absence of values
**When faced with adversity, our values
determine our choices

Where do values come from?

Home
l School
l Society
l Friends
l TV
l

l Music
l Culture
l Employers
l Church
l Families

Influences on Your Values

l Different

people and things will influence

your values at different ages:
l Ages

1-7: Parents
l Ages 8-13: Teachers, Heroes
l Ages 14-20: Peers, friends
l Age 21+: Values are established
**You may still test your values from time to time

Different Types of Values

l MORAL
l What

VALUES

is right or wrong
l Thoughts or codes by which to live
l Example?

Different Types of Values

l AESTHETIC
l Values

VALUES

that reflect your feelings about what

has beauty in nature and in life.
l They reveal an appreciation for the way things
look, sound, feel, taste, and smell.
l Do we all feel the same way about this?

Different Types of Values

l MATERIAL
l Things
l Do

VALUES

we want to spend our money on

you only buy things on sale?

l Would you never buy a sale item?
l Do you have to have designer clothes, shoes,
purses, etc.?

Different Types of Values

l INTRINSIC

VALUES

l Things

that have value to us in their own right

l Examples:
l An

antique car
l A best friend
l A painting

Different Types of Values

l EXTRINSIC
l You

VALUE

value something because it helps you get

something you desire
l Example: MoneyIt helps you get things you
want or desire.

Different Types of Values

l UNIVERSAL
l Values

VALUES

that most people agree upon

l Equality?

Respect? World peace? Life?

Values
Personal Pyramid

Values and Goals

How are they related???
l If

you remain in touch with your values,

you will likely achieve your goals.
l Base choices on your values and goals