Self-Assessment

Rokeach Value Survey On the following pages are two lists of values; 18 terminal values and 18 instrumental values. Terminal values are “end result” values describing what you want to get out of life. Instrumental values are the ways you seek to accomplish your terminal values. Terminal values are marked with (T); Instrumental values are marked (I).

Your task is to put each value in a priority order - #1 matters most, #18 matters least – for how each value matters to you: how much of a “guiding principle” is each value in your life? Don't worry about how you believe you should prioritize the list, or how others might prioritize it for themselves, or how they might prioritize it for you. Prioritize the lists according to the way things are for you.

Print the Terminal and Instrumental Values on separate pieces of paper that you can cut into individual blocks. Start with the Terminal Value blocks. “What is it you want most out of life?” Arrange the blocks according to what matters most to you. When you're finished arranging your Terminal Values, copy the results onto the Terminal Values blank sheet (page 4). Ignore the “why this matters to me” column for the moment.

Do the same thing with the Instrumental Values blocks. “What is most important to you about the way you go about achieving your Terminal values?” Again, arrange the blocks according to what matters most to you. After you've finished prioritizing your Instrumental Values, transcribe them onto the Instrumental Values blank form (page 5).

The final step of identifying your Terminal and Instrumental Values is to write a short sentence about the meaning of each value. For example, if “National Security” is one of your higher values, you might understand it (and yourself!) better by identifying why it is a priority for you.

There are a couple of ways you can do this exercise: You can arrange the values in a “first thought that comes to mind” manner. Some people believe that this way most closely reflects how you see yourself. The other way is to spend some time on the project, thinking carefully about your choices. Other people believe that a carefully thought-out response more accurately reflects your view of yourself. Either way, your goal is to identify how you see yourself.

Nothing is set in stone: at any time, you should go back and change the ranked order of either list if you have any new thoughts about your answers. When you've finished ranking both sets of values, you should have a fairly accurate picture of how you really feel about what’s important in your life.

Why is this important? There are several reasons. First, people tend to try to accomplish similar results using similar means in a variety of situations in their lives and relationships. Sometimes its helpful to step back and see oneself through new eyes. Second, not everyone sees things the same way as another person does. Conflicts can arise when people hold different values and means of accomplishing their values. Understanding (and more importantly, accepting! ) this may help you work more effectively with others who have very different Terminal and Instrumental values.

Have fun!

Page 1 A Comfor\babl\f Lif\f a prospero\bs life \fT) Social R\fcogni\bion respect and admiration \fT) Equali\by brotherhood and eq\bal opport\bnity for all \fT) Tru\f Fri\fndship close companionship \fT) An Exci\bing Lif\f a stim\blating, active life \fT) Wisdom a mat\bre \bnderstanding of life \fT) Family S\fcuri\by taking care of loved ones \fT) A World a\b P\fac\f a world free of war and conflict \fT) Fr\f\fdom independence and free choice \fT) A World of B\fau\by bea\bty of nat\bre and the arts \fT) H\fal\bh physical and mental well- being \fT) Pl\fasur\f an enjoyable, leis\brely life \fT) Inn\fr Harmony freedom from inner conflict \fT) Salva\bion saved; eternal life \fT) Ma\bur\f Lov\f sex\bal and spirit\bal intimacy \fT) S\flf-R\fsp\fc\b self-esteem \fT) Na\bional S\fcuri\by protection from attack \fT) A S\fns\f of Accomplishm\fn\b a lasting contrib\btion \fT) Page 2 Ambi\bious hardworking and aspiring \fI ) Ind\fp\fnd\fn\b self-reliant; self-s\bfficient \fI) Broad-mind\fd open-minded \fI) In\b\fll\fc\bual intelligent and reflective \fI) Capabl\f competent, effective \fI) Logical consistent; rational \fI) Cl\fan neat and tidy \fI) Loving affectionate and tender \fI) Courag\fous standing \bp for yo\br beliefs \fI) Loyal faithf\bl to friends or the gro\bp \fI) Forgiving willing to pardon others \fI) Ob\fdi\fn\b d\btif\bl; respectf\bl \fI) H\flpful working for the welfare of others \fI) Poli\b\f co\brteo\bs and well- mannered \fI) Hon\fs\b sincere and tr\bthf\bl \fI) R\fsponsibl\f dependable and reliable \fI) Imagina\biv\f daring and creative \fI) S\flf-con\broll\fd restrained; self-disciplined \fI) Page \b T\frminal Valu\fs Why \bhis ma\b\b\frs \bo m\f 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Page 4 Salvation Health Self-Respect Family Security Inner Harmony Wisdom Freedom Equality A Comfortable Life An Exciting Life National Security A World at Peace A World of Beauty Pleasure Ture Friendship Mature Love A Sense of Accomplishment Social Recognition Religion is very important Without having good health there is no healthy life I need to be able to believe in myself when times are tough My family means the world and is very dear to my heart Want to be free from negativity Wisdom is power so I want to understand more of life Want to be free to be able to make my own choices in what I do Everyone no matter race or gender should all be equal Want to give back so everyone has a chance to live the dream Would like to be able to travel with my family to different places Everyone deserves the right to be protected Everyone should be able to live life without fear Should be able to see the beauty of nature and not destroyed Be able to relax and live life Friendship is very important to have in any relationship Want to be friends before true love can exist Want to feel that I was able to do something good in life Would like for my work to be respected and recognized by all Ins\brum\fn\bal Valu\fs Why \bhis ma\b\b\frs \bo m\f 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Page 5 Loving Honest Capable Helpful Broad-minded Polite Responsible Obedient Loyal Forgiving Courageous Clean Self-controlled Independent Logical Intellectual Ambitious Imaginative I am a very caring person to all It is important to be truthful and honest to everyone and yourself I am competent to get things done in a timely manner I love helping others when I am able to I'm not easily offended when my peers think that I would be I grew up in a household where you had to be well mannered I want my family to be able to rely and depend on me Was always taught to respect everyone growing up I am loyal to those with whom I have around me In order to move on in life you should be able to forgive the past I am able to stand up to what I believe in no matter the situation To lead a happy life, you should be able to keep things clean When things get tough I tend to restrain myself in difficult situations As I was growing up, was always told to only depend on myself It's important to think things through before executing your plans Education is very important Hardwork pays off at the end Being creative at times can help you see the world differently So wha\b?

What difference d\bes this exercise make?

N\bw that y\bu kn\bw these thin\fs ab\but y\burself, what chan\fes sh\buld y\bu c\bnsider makin\f in key areas \bf y\bur life?

What d\bes this say ab\but y\bur empl\byment?

What d\bes this say ab\but y\bur h\bbbies \br recreati\bnal activities?

What d\bes this say ab\but y\bur relati\bnships within y\bur family? Y\bur marria\fe, children (etc)?

If y\bu are currently experiencin\f c\bnflict with s\bme\bne, what r\ble mi\fht differin\f values play in the c\bnflict? H\bw mi\fht y\bu resp\bnd t\b this? Are there ways y\bu can respect the \bther pers\bn's values while maintainin\f y\bur \bwn?

What additi\bnal insi\fhts has this exercise br\bu\fht t\b y\bur mind?

Page 6 - Gives me a better clue of me as a person.

- Try to better myself as a whole and make sure that I am making the rig\ ht decisions.

- I am a good leader but can do better by using this exercise.

- I need to be able to eplore more outside of my normal routines and do \ something different.

- I am a good person but there are areas that I can be able to tweak to \ become a better person.

- I was able to dig deep into how I felt about different things of my li\ fe and be able to put them in perspective.

- Gives me different ways to react to the situation. I would use my bett\ er judgement of the situation. There are ways to respect the other person's values by talkin\ g to them and getting to know their point of view.