1. FACS 56 life management
values

2. examples? values & their sources values—
…learned beliefs that arouse strong emotional & intellectual responses
…deepest feelings & thoughts about life
cannot be seen—presence is felt in way a person talks or acts
ultimate reason people do what they do
…basic ideals
…objectives
…aspirations
examples?

3. values & their sources freedom fairness compassion respect for elders
cooperation
fun
dependability
family closeness
loyalty
challenge
privacy
flexibility
courage
adventure
responsibility
spontaneity
honesty

4. where do personal values come from?
values & their sources
we all share basic values related to sustaining life—yet there are differences between cultures & individuals…
where do personal values come from?
result of learning & life experiences
family & culture
atmosphere in family home
way parents treated you &
each other
family habits & procedures

5. where do personal values come from?
values & their sources
where do personal values come from?
social exposure & personal experiences
childhood playmates
toys & games
play environment
interactions with other people
education & the media
expanded learning in & out of classroom
tv, radio, films, printed materials, internet…admiration or emulation

6. where do personal values come from?
values & their sources
where do personal values come from?
work
what goes on at work
our choice of work
varies from job to job, career field to career field—honesty, financial gain, family, spirituality

7. ranking of values is subject to change
values & their sources
all of our experiences affect what we value
…birth- 7 years—value structure/system formed
…7-12—testing & modification of value system
…15 or 16—values, for the most part, “locked in”
ranking of values is subject to change
examples?

8. vs. value clarification
people uncertain of their values do not have clear and consistent purposes—lack criteria for making decisions or judgments
knowing own values helps to increase satisfaction with decisions
conflicting values?
vs.

9. value clarification
resolving conflicts & avoiding others can be achieved by frequently reviewing, evaluating & revising your values—value clarification
…choosing (have basic understanding of values & can identify
some of your own)
from alternatives
after consideration of consequences
freely
…prizing (accept values in nonjudgemental way; recognizes that
not everyone has your same value system)
cherishing
public affirming when appropriate
…acting (use values consciously in decision-making process)
repeating a consistent pattern

10. value clarification
makes your actions more congruent with your values

11. participation activity: coat of arms
(refer to page 6 of text for specific instructions)

12. participation activity: what’s in your wallet
(refer to page 18 in your text for detailed instructions)