Values signify the meaning or definition of worth that is attached to any object, condition, principle or idea. It is the believed capacity of something or someone to satisfy a human desire.
Values give meaning to life and they form the answer to the question of why one makes a choice between two or more courses of actions.
They give direction through the importance placed on objects, situations and ways of doing things with every wish and action.
In the absence of clearly defined values, effective appraisal of practice or decisions is impossible, thereby leading to wastage of time and other similar resources. A well understood pattern or values helps both the individual and the families to define their goals and decide the things of greatest importance to them. For instance an individual valuing education ends up becoming a professional like a doctor or an engineer later in his life, while the person who was not sure, would not have done anything worthwhile.
Values are important to person who holds it. Throughout our life, we are continuously passing judgment either on our own or someone else’s, behaviours according on our experiences and the things we desire.
Values are basic to decision making. It is important that they are explicit (verbalized) rather than implicit (not verbalized). When explicit, they are open to examination for meaning and justification.
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