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Appendix
Rokeach Values Survey 4
Directions: Reflectively assess the following lists of end values and instrumental values. Rank order each list separately (1
being your most dearly held value; 18, the value least important to you). Start with the end values; then do the instrumental
values. (The end and instrumental values are listed in alphabetical order. There is no one-to-one relationship between end and
instrumental values on this list.)
End Values Instrumental Values
Beliefs about ultimate goals or desirable states such Beliefs about what we must do to achieve those end
as happiness or wisdom. values, such as behaving courageously or
responsibly.
_____ a. A comfortable (prosperous) life _____ a. Ambition (hardworking and aspiring)
_____ b. Equality (equal opportunity for all) _____ b. Broad-mindedness (open-minded)
_____ c. An exciting (stimulating/active) life _____ c. Capable (competent/effective)
_____ d. Family security (taking care of loved ones) _____ d. Cheerful (light-hearted/joyful)
_____ e. Freedom (independence and free choice) _____ e. Clean (neat and tidy)
_____ f. Health (physical and mental well-being) _____ f. Courageous (standing up for one’s beliefs)
_____ g. Inner harmony (freedom from inner conflict) _____ g. Forgiving (willing to pardon others)
_____ h. Mature love (sexual & spiritual intimacy) _____ h. Helpfulness (working for welfare of others)
_____ i. National security (protection from attack) _____ i. Honest (sincere and truthful)
_____ j. Pleasure (enjoyable, leisurely life) _____ j. Imaginative (daring and creative)
_____ k. Salvation (saved, eternal life) _____ k. Intellectual (self-reliant, self-sufficient)
_____ l. Self-respect (self-esteem) _____ l. Logical (consistent, rational)
_____ m. A sense of accomplishment (lasting contribution) _____ m. Loving (affectionate and tender)
_____ n. Social recognition (respect and admiration) _____ n. Loyalty (faithful to friends and/or group)
_____ o. True friendship (close companionship) _____ o. Obedient (dutiful, respectful)
_____ p. Wisdom (a mature understanding of life) _____ p. Polite (courteous and well-mannered)
_____ q. A world at peace (world free of war & conflict) _____ q. Responsible (dependable and reliable)
_____ r. World of beauty (beauty of nature and the arts) _____ r. Self-controlled (restrained, self-discipline
4 Note: This list of end and instrumental values, The Rokeach Values Survey, is the work of social scientist Milton
Rokeach who studied values and how humans prioritize their values. Reference: Milton Rokeach, Understanding
Human Values, NY: The Free Press, 1979.