Analysis

The dimension of values represents an important theoretical framework for understanding the cultural, moral, and social principles that guide human behavior and decision-making. It refers to the standards that shape individuals’ attitudes and actions in various areas of their lives, such as work, interpersonal relationships, and society in general.
Values are multidimensional and include moral principles such as justice, freedom, equality, solidarity, peace, and love. These values influence how individuals perceive themselves and others, as well as their expectations from society and its institutional structures.

Objective

The purpose of this questionnaire is to identify and understand the key elements that influence human behavior and to promote the cultivation of positive values on both an individual and collective level. Through this understanding, we can work toward building societies based on mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation, thereby improving the quality of life for all their members.
In addition, research on values can contribute to the development of policies and educational programs that strengthen moral development and social cohesion.

Calibration

The DOV-12 questionnaire consists of 12 items, which are rated as follows:
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neutral (Neither agree nor disagree)
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree

References

Withey, S. (1961). The U.S. and the U.S.S.R.: A report of the public’s perspective on United States–Russian relations in late 1961. In D. Bobrow (Ed.), Components of defense policy (pp. 164–174). Chicago: Rand McNally. (Also available in Survey Research Center Monograph Series 30).
Robinson, John P., & Shaver, Phillip R. (1969). Measures of Political Attitudes. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.