Scale Overview
The Dimensions of Values was developed by Stephen B. Withey (1965). It is designed to measure Social-psychological values. The scale is intended for use with General population.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Acceptance of authority, Need determined expression vs. value-determined restraint, Egalitarianism, Individualism.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Acceptance of authority |
1,5,9 |
3 |
| Need determined expression vs. value-determined restraint |
2,6,10 |
3 |
| Egalitarianism |
3,7,11 |
3 |
| Individualism |
4,8,12 |
3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 3 to 15. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low endorsement (per subscale): 3 – 7
- Moderate endorsement (per subscale): 8 – 10
- High endorsement (per subscale): 11 – 15
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.