Schwartz's Portrait Values Questionnaire, PVQ Test - the question form

1. It is important to him to always be polite to other people. He believes he should always show respect to his parents and to older people.

2. It is important to him to come up with new ideas and be creative. He likes to do things his own way, in an original manner.

3. Being successful in life is very important to him. He likes to impress other people.

4. He believes that everything should be done the way he was taught in his family. He wants to follow family traditions.

5. He thinks it is important that everyone be treated equally. He believes that everyone should have equal opportunities in life.

6. Having variety in life is important to him. He is always looking for something new to try.

7. It is important to him that his country is secure. He wants his country to be protected from enemies.

8. It is very important to him to help other people. He wants to serve those around him.

9. He likes telling people what to do. It is also important to him to be responsible for others.

10. He likes to enjoy life. Having a good time is important to him.

11. He likes to decide for himself what to do. Freedom to choose and plan his own actions is important to him.

12. He believes it is important not to ask for more than one has. He thinks people should be satisfied with what they have.

13. He believes that people should care for nature. Protecting the environment is very important to him.

14. He believes that people should do what they are told. He thinks people should always follow rules, even when no one is watching.

15. Honesty is very important to him. He believes he should always be honest and tell the truth in any situation.

16. It is important to him that everything is clean and orderly. He cannot stand disorder.

17. He is always looking for fun and enjoyment. It is important to him to do things that give him pleasure.

18. It is important to him to be rich. He wants to have a lot of money and expensive things.

19. He likes to take risks. He is always looking for adventures.

20. It is important to him to listen to people who are different from him. Even when he disagrees with them, he still wants to understand them.

21. The security of his family is extremely important to him. Above all, he wants to protect his family.

22. He wants people to know that he does everything well. He needs this in order to succeed.

23. It is important to him to be interested in many different things. He is curious and tries to learn and understand as much as possible.

24. He does not like to show off or draw attention to what he does. He wants to be modest.

25. It is very important to him to be obedient. He tries not to annoy anyone or cause concern to others.

26. He believes that everyone should strive to live in peace with one another. World peace is very important to him.

27. It is important to him that people trust him. He wants others to feel they can rely on him.

28. Being ambitious is important to him. He is prepared to work hard to get ahead.

29. He always wants to make his own decisions. He likes being a leader.

30. He likes everything new. It is important to him that his life is full of exciting surprises.

31. It is important to him to do everything properly. He tries to avoid doing things that others might consider bad or wrong.

32. Having stable authority is important to him. He wants order in society.

33. It is important to him to live in harmony with nature and feel part of it. He believes that people should not change nature.

34. It is important to him to be loyal to his friends. He believes you should be there for them no matter what.

35. It is very important to him to enjoy life. He likes to indulge himself.

36. It is important to him to show his abilities. He wants people to admire what he does.

37. Religion is very important to him. He tries to follow his religious beliefs in everything he does.

38. He does not want to depend on others. He wants to be in control of his own life.

39. It is important to him to be cautious. He avoids doing things or getting into situations that might put his safety at risk.

40. He wants justice for everyone, even for people he does not know. It is important to him to protect the weak.