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Age and gender differences in the value development of Dutch adults in 11 years of longitudinal data

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper uses the LISS data, a Dutch longitudinal dataset, to study value change in adults aged 25-70 over 11 years from 2008 to 2019, using multilevel modeling and the neo-socioanalyitcal model (NSM) as a theoretical framework. We find few cohort differences, large differences between age groups and value change within individuals that continues until late adulthood. Additionally, gender plays a small role in the changes within individuals while gender differences in values are largely stable across the lifespan. We conclude that the NSM provides a fruitful framework to interpret value change observed as a maturation process towards becoming functioning members of society with value change towards social-focused values in middle adulthood and shifts to growth-values in late adulthood.

Source: Journal of Research in Personality

DOI: 10.1016/j.jrp.2024.104540

Authors: Oscar Smallenbroek, Adrian Stanciu

Institutions: Joint Research Centre, University of Luxembourg

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Differences and Values

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,730

Funder: Joint Research Centre