Scale Overview
The Dimensions of Values was developed by Stephen B. Withey (1965). It is designed to measure Social and political values. The scale is intended for use with General adult 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.
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.