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Measuring values with the Short Schwartz's Value Survey.
Marjaana Lindeman1, Markku Verkasalo
1Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|September 21, 2005
Summary
The Short Schwartz's Value Survey (SSVS) demonstrates strong reliability and validity, accurately reflecting the theoretical structure of human values. This shorter scale offers a time-efficient alternative for measuring core value dimensions like Self-Transcendence and Conservation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Measurement Psychology
Background:
- Assessing individual values is crucial in social psychology.
- Existing instruments like the Schwartz's Value Survey (SVS) are comprehensive but lengthy.
- A shorter, reliable, and valid measure is needed for efficient value assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Short Schwartz's Value Survey (SSVS).
- To confirm the quasi-circular structure of values using the SSVS.
- To assess the SSVS's efficiency compared to the SVS.
Main Methods:
- Four studies were conducted with diverse samples (N = 670 to 3,261).
- Correlational analyses compared SSVS scores with SVS and Portrait Values Questionnaire (PVQ).
- Test-retest reliability and time-saving were assessed.
Main Results:
- The SSVS demonstrated good reliability and validity.
- The quasi-circular structure of values was replicated with the SSVS.
- The SSVS effectively differentiated between demographic and political groups.
- Significant time savings were observed using the SSVS compared to the SVS.
Conclusions:
- The SSVS is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring core value dimensions.
- The SSVS provides a time-efficient alternative for value research.
- The study provides equations for calculating scores on Self-Transcendence and Conservation dimensions.