Rokeach Values Survey
Help your client be more self-aware by having them answer the Rokeach Values Survey. Click here to grab a free copy you can use.
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What is a Rokeach Values Survey?
The Rockeach Values Survey (RVS) is a well-known tool in the field of social psychology, created by social psychologist Milton Rokeach. This survey is designed to explore and understand human values, offering insights into the guiding principles that individuals consider important in their lives. The Rokeach Values Survey encompasses both instrumental values and terminal values.
Instrumental values refer to desirable modes of behavior and represent the means to achieve various end states of existence. These values are the preferable modes, or preferred ways individuals choose to lead their lives, reflecting personal development and consistent success. Examples of instrumental value include self-awareness, a comfortable life, and a motivating achievement orientation in work-related behavior.
Terminal values, on the other hand, refer to end states of existence or fundamental values that individuals aspire to achieve over their lifetime. These terminal values represent the desirable qualities that people believe are crucial in shaping their lives. Examples include an exciting life, social justice, and a sense of accomplishment.
The Rokeach Values Survey is a powerful tool created to understand the nature of human values across different groups, cultures, and individuals. It utilizes rank-order scaling to identify the importance of specific values to an individual, providing a comprehensive view of their underlying structure. The rokeach value survey has been used by graduate students, career counselors, and researchers to explore the diversity of values and beliefs that shape human behavior and decision-making. Through multiple interpretations and systematic analysis, the Rokeach Values Survey contributes to a deeper understanding the nature of human values, the philosophical basis of beliefs attitudes and values, and their impact on various aspects of life.
Terminal Values
- A world at peace
- Family security
- Freedom
- Equality
- Self-respect
- Happiness
- Wisdom
- National security
- Salvation
- True friendship
- A sense of accomplishment
- Inner harmony
- A comfortable life
- Mature love
- A world of beauty
- Pleasure
- Social recognition
- An exciting life
Instrumental Values
- Ambitious
- Broadminded
- Capable
- Cheerful
- Clean
- Courageous
- Forgiving
- Helpful
- Honest
- Imaginative
- Independent
- Intellectual
- Logical
- Loving
- Obedient
- Polite
- Responsible
- Self-controlled
This survey was designed to be answered by anyone to help improve their well-being, understand their personal values, and learn how to be a better leader. However, it's especially useful for clients of therapists or even medical practitioners who want to be more self-aware.
Printable Rokeach Values Survey
Download this Rokeach Values Survey so clients can better develop their self-awareness.
Printable Rokeach Values Survey
Download this Rokeach Values Survey so clients can better develop their self-awareness.
How does the Rokeach Values Survey Template work?
Step one. download the template
To access and download our printable Rokeach Values Survey template, you can either:
- Click the “Download Template” or “Use Template button above
- Search “Rokeach Values Survey” in Carepatron's template library on our app or website
Step two. explain the survey to your client
We recommend you explain to your client how to complete the survey. It's best to tell them to take their time to truly think about their rank for every value. Let them know that they may switch numbers constantly until they are satisfied.
Step three. fill out the survey form
Give your client a copy of the template to write down their answers.
Step four. discuss with the client
After they rank the values accordingly, you both should review and process what they answered on the form. You may ask them questions like:
- Why are the first three values per category important to you?
- Did you learn these values, or do you think they are innate?
- Do you think your values may change? What may prompt that change?
- Do you think you're living by your values?
- How do you think knowing your values will help you in life?
Your client may write their answers in the notes section at the bottom of the template.
Step five. store securely
After the session, store the filled-out worksheet in a secure physical location or a HIPAA-compliant EHR like Carepatron. You may tell your client they can easily access their copy via Carepatron in the patient portal.
Rokeach Values Surveys example (sample)
Here's our example of a filled-out Rokeach Values Survey PDF template featuring a fictional client. You may use this form as a reference or for educational purposes.
Grab a copy of our template for offline use by clicking the sample below or the “Download Example PDF” button above.
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When would you use this template?
Though this template can be used by sociologists and marketers, in a medical context or setting, psychologists can utilize this template whenever they're conducting therapy sessions with a client who:
- Wants to be more self-aware
- Wants to work on their personal development
- Wants to learn how to have the willpower and discipline to make better decisions in their life
Benefits
Simple to use
There's only one step needed to fill out the main part of the template, making it simple to use despite the time the client may take to reflect and decide to rank each value.
Improved self-awareness
The main purpose of this survey is to improve one's self-awareness and understanding of personal values. Not only will your client know their life goals but also why they act the way they do and how their values vary from those they surround themselves with.
Empowering
Connected to the benefit before this, you can explain to the client that by knowing themselves better when facing tough situations, they can always return to their values to help them decide what's right for them.
Fully digital and accessible
Our free Rokeach Value Survey is entirely digital and accessible on any device you have, making it easy to fill out and access when one needs a reference.
Commonly asked questions
Professionals like psychologists/therapists, sociologists, and marketers are more likely to use and benefit from giving their clients a copy of the Rokeach Values Survey. Clients of therapists will find answering the survey helpful in developing self-awareness.
Therapists use it during therapy sessions with clients who wish to know more about themselves and change their habits or improve their decision-making skills to live a better life.
Therapists use it as a reference when conducting sessions with their clients. On the other hand, their clients can use it whenever they need guidance in tough situations that require them to make an important decision that’ll significantly affect their future.
