Values
The word value is derived from French word “valoir” which means worth, merit, usefulness or importance of a thing. Values are traits or qualities that are considered valuable. They represent an individual‘s highest priorities and deeply held driving forces.
Values are reference points for evaluating something as positive or negative. Values are rationally and emotionally binding and they give long-term orientation and motivation for action.
A broad definition of values, derived from an insight into ancient India‘s psycho philosophical wisdom literature is -Values are states of feelings that underpin the content of a decision and determine the manner of using the reason for justifying and implementing that decision.
Characteristics of Values:
1. Values represent an individual‘s highest priorities and deeply held driving forces
2. Values are the hub of personality and is powerful force affecting behavior
3. Value varies according to time
4. Many values are relatively constant and durable
5. It contains a judgment element
6. Everyone does not hold the same values
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