AnaSocial Values Questionnaire (SVQ-133)

Description

The Social Values Questionnaire (SVQ-133) is a comprehensive psychometric instrument developed to assess individuals’ social values, moral beliefs, and attitudes toward social responsibility, cooperation, individualism, civic engagement, and group participation. Based on Perloe’s theoretical framework, the questionnaire explores the values that shape social behavior, interpersonal relationships, and civic responsibility, providing valuable insights into how individuals perceive their role within society.

The SVQ-133 is widely used in psychology, sociology, education, political science, and behavioral research to examine the relationship between social values, prosocial behavior, civic participation, moral decision-making, and social cohesion across diverse populations.

Data Analysis

Data obtained from the SVQ-133 are analyzed by calculating total and dimension-specific scores, descriptive statistics, and psychometric properties. Statistical analyses commonly include assessment of internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha, Exploratory (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), group comparisons, correlation analyses, and multivariate regression or Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to investigate the factors influencing social values and moral attitudes.

Objective

The primary objective of the SVQ-133 is to provide a reliable and valid assessment of individuals’ social values and attitudes. The instrument is used to investigate how personal values influence social behavior, civic responsibility, cooperation, political attitudes, and community engagement, while supporting research in psychology, sociology, education, and public policy.

Scoring

The SVQ-133 consists of 133 items rated on a 6-point Likert response scale, ranging from 1 = Strongly Agree to 6 = Strongly Disagree. Several items are reverse-scored according to the original scoring protocol. Total and subscale scores are calculated by summing the relevant items, with higher scores reflecting stronger endorsement of the corresponding social values and attitudes.

References

Perloe, S. I. (1967). The Factorial Structure of the Social Values Questionnaire.

Perloe, S. I. (1968). Social Responsibility and Individualism in College Students: A Preliminary Report.

Robinson, J. P., & Shaver, P. R. (1969). Measures of Political Attitudes. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.

Schwartz, S. H. (1992). Universals in the Content and Structure of Values: Theoretical Advances and Empirical Tests in 20 Countries. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 25, 1–65.