{"id":3186,"date":"2024-05-24T08:57:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/what-is-values\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:57:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:37","slug":"what-is-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/what-is-values\/","title":{"rendered":"What is values?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Values \u200b\u200bare principles or beliefs that guide people&#8217;s behavior and decision-making. They are deeply rooted ideas about what is important, right or desirable in life. Values \u200b\u200bcan be personal, communal or cultural, and they influence how individuals and communities act and make choices.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the values?<\/h2>\n<p>Values \u200b\u200bare abstract concepts that reflect an individual&#8217;s or community&#8217;s understanding of good and bad, right and wrong, and important goals in life. They can be, for example, honesty, freedom, equality, family, health, success or environmental protection. Values \u200b\u200bare not concrete things, but rather guidelines that help people make choices and evaluate situations.<\/p>\n<h2>Meaning of values<\/h2>\n<p>Values \u200b\u200baffect people&#8217;s lives and society in many ways. They can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guide behavior and decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Forms the basis for moral and ethical standards<\/li>\n<li>Influences human relationships and community spirit<\/li>\n<li>Helps individuals find purpose and meaning in their lives<\/li>\n<li>Influences social structures and politics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Classification of values<\/h2>\n<p>Values \u200b\u200bcan be classified in many different ways. One way is to divide them into personal and community values:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Personal values:<\/b> These are an individual&#8217;s own beliefs and principles that guide his life. Examples of personal values \u200b\u200bare honesty, independence and ambition.<\/li>\n<li><b>Community values:<\/b> These are values \u200b\u200bthat are important to a particular community or culture. They can be, for example, community spirit, solidarity and justice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Formation of values<\/h2>\n<p>Values \u200b\u200bare shaped by many factors. These factors may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Family and upbringing<\/li>\n<li>Education and learning<\/li>\n<li>Culture and society<\/li>\n<li>Personal experiences<\/li>\n<li>Religion and philosophy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Change of values<\/h2>\n<p>Values \u200b\u200bare not static, but can change over time. Changes can be due to, for example, new experiences, increased knowledge or social changes. For example, the value of environmental protection has increased significantly in recent decades due to climate change.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Values \u200b\u200bare a central part of people&#8217;s lives and society. They guide behavior, decision-making, and relationships, and they can change over time. By understanding our own values \u200b\u200band those of others, we can better navigate the complex world and make more informed choices.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-are-values-5206129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verywell Mind: What Are Values?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/values\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psychology Today: Values<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Values \u200b\u200bare principles or beliefs that guide people&#8217;s behavior and decision-making. They are deeply rooted ideas about what is important, right or desirable in life. Values \u200b\u200bcan be personal, communal or cultural, and they influence how individuals and communities act and make choices. What are the values? 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