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[Rating on life valuation scale].

Mirjana Lapcević, Ivan Dimitrijević, Jelena Ristić

Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo

|January 27, 2007

Summary

Health and family relationships are the most valued aspects of life, according to a Serbian study. Political engagement ranked lowest among 12 life values. This highlights the importance of primary health care and family support systems.

Area of Science:

Sociology
Public Health
Psychology

Context:

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health broadly, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being.
Life values are influenced by personal needs, education, culture, and religion.
A comprehensive understanding of health extends beyond the absence of disease.

Purpose:

To rank the 6 most important life values from a selection of 12.
To investigate the hierarchy of life values within the Serbian population.
To analyze the significance of health and family relationships in life valuation.

Summary:

A study in Serbia surveyed 14,801 citizens using the Life Valuation Scale questionnaire.
Health was identified as the most important life value, followed by family relationships.

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Political engagement was ranked as the least important value among the surveyed population.

Impact:

The findings underscore the paramount importance of health and family in Serbian society.
General practitioners play a crucial role in primary health care and health promotion.
The study emphasizes the responsibility of healthcare professionals in preserving and enhancing individual and societal well-being.