Description

The Survey of Interpersonal Values (CIVV2) is a validated psychometric instrument designed to assess interpersonal values, namely the fundamental preferences, attitudes, and priorities that influence how individuals interact and form relationships with others.

The questionnaire examines the importance individuals assign to different social values and provides insight into how these values shape interpersonal behaviour, communication patterns, decision-making processes, and personal or professional relationships.

The CIVV2 includes statements organized into six main dimensions of interpersonal values:

Support, which evaluates the importance placed on receiving and providing assistance, understanding, and emotional support within relationships.

Recognition, which assesses the need for appreciation, acknowledgement, and acceptance from others.

Independence, which examines the preference for autonomy, self-direction, and freedom in interpersonal interactions.

Benevolence (Reciprocity), which evaluates attitudes related to cooperation, mutual help, and reciprocal relationships.

Leadership, which assesses preferences related to influence, responsibility, guidance, and taking initiative within social groups.

Conformity (Participation), which examines adaptation to group expectations, social involvement, and willingness to participate within collective contexts.

Participants respond using a five-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree, indicating the degree to which each statement reflects their interpersonal values.

Objective

The primary objective of the CIVV2 is to investigate individuals’ preferences and attitudes regarding social relationships and identify the values they consider important in their interactions with others.

The questionnaire aims to provide a clearer understanding of interpersonal behaviour, social decision-making, and patterns of interaction in both personal and professional contexts.

The instrument can be applied in educational, counselling, clinical, and research settings to identify individual differences in interpersonal value orientations and examine variations between individuals or groups.

Structure and Content

The CIVV2 consists of 18 items distributed across six thematic categories of interpersonal values.

Each dimension includes three statements:

Support: Items 1–3
Recognition: Items 4–6
Independence: Items 7–9
Benevolence (Reciprocity): Items 10–12
Leadership: Items 13–15
Conformity (Participation): Items 16–18

The structure allows the creation of an individual interpersonal values profile by evaluating the relative importance assigned to each dimension.

Scoring

Scoring is based on the sum of responses within each thematic dimension.

Each category consists of three items, producing a score range from 3 (minimum) to 15 (maximum).

Higher scores indicate that the individual places greater importance on the corresponding interpersonal value.

The total profile allows comparison between different interpersonal value orientations and highlights the dominant preferences that influence social behaviour.

Data Analysis and Use

The data obtained from the CIVV2 can be analysed using statistical methods to identify interpersonal value profiles and examine differences between individuals or population groups.

Analysis may include calculation of mean scores and total scores for each dimension, comparisons according to demographic characteristics, and correlation analyses with other psychological variables.

In larger samples, factor analysis may be conducted to examine and confirm the structural organization of the questionnaire.

The results can support research on social behaviour, educational interventions, counselling processes, and the understanding of interpersonal dynamics.

Statistical Analysis

Statistical evaluation of CIVV2 data may include descriptive statistics, such as means, standard deviations, and score distributions, to describe interpersonal value patterns.

Reliability analysis using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient may be conducted to assess internal consistency of the dimensions.

Factor analysis may be applied to verify the six-dimensional structure of the instrument.

Correlation and regression analyses may examine relationships between interpersonal values and variables such as personality characteristics, communication styles, social adjustment, teamwork, and relationship quality.

Comparative analyses may explore differences in interpersonal values according to age, gender, educational background, occupational characteristics, or social context.

Validity

The validity of the CIVV2 is supported by its theoretical basis in interpersonal values research and its ability to evaluate stable preferences and attitudes that influence social interactions.

The instrument provides a structured approach for understanding how individuals prioritize different interpersonal needs and values.

Reliability

Reliability assessment of the CIVV2 should be conducted within each research sample through appropriate psychometric procedures.

Internal consistency analysis can be used to determine whether items within each dimension consistently measure the intended interpersonal value construct.

References

Gordon, L. V. (1976). Survey of Interpersonal Values (SIV). Psychological Corporation.

Anastasi, A., & Urbina, S. (1997). Psychological Testing (7th ed.). Prentice Hall.

Matsagouras, H. (2000). Social Behavior in the School. Athens: Gutenberg.

Cohen, R. J., & Swerdlik, M. E. (2018). Psychological Testing and Assessment. McGraw-Hill Education.