Dominant values
The following is a list of common dominant values in Australian society. Tick the values that
apply to you and then select the ten most important values you ticked and rank them.
(1 = most important, 10 = least important)
Value
Applies
to me
Rank
order
Value
Being independent
Being health conscious
Being glamorous
Being financially secure
Being powerful
Being there for family
Being my own boss
Being there for friends
Being a leader
Being confident
Being a follower
Being a good parent
Being recognised as an
expert
Doing what is expected of
me
Helping others
Being a good partner
Being liked by others
Working in a team
Working for social justice
Always learning
Promoting understanding
Accepting people as
they are
Standing up for what I
believe in
Doing a good job
Working for women’s
rights
Protecting the rights of
children
Protecting the rights of
disadvantaged groups
Working to change society
Developing inner peace
and harmony
Applies
to me
Rank
order
Having a good income
Being optimistic
Fitting in to the group
Other:
What is important here is your ability to be able to identify the values that are important to you.
It is important to be conscious of our values. This knowledge helps us to:
•
ask ourselves why we are doing what we are doing
•
identify the consequences of our actions for ourselves and others (including clients and
co-workers)
•
consider other and better options if necessary.
Essential Knowledge
Created: 26/08/2013
Version: 1.0
Activity 5B
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