Values

Definition

Values are the beliefs or standards that members of a culture hold in high regard, guiding their behavior and decisions. They serve as the foundation for understanding what is important, right, and worthwhile in a society.

Related terms

Norms:

Norms are rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members, often based on underlying values.

Beliefs:

Beliefs are convictions or acceptances that something exists or is true, especially without proof, forming the basis for values.

Culture:

Culture encompasses the social behavior, norms, knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups