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Validating a 17-Item Inventory for Schwartz's Four Higher-Order Values among Chinese General Adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study addresses the need for a concise yet robust instrument for assessing Schwartz's four higher-order values—Openness to Change, Conservation, Self-Transcendence, and Self-Enhancement. Given that existing measures are often lengthy and impractical in cross-cultural research contexts, this study aims to validate the psychometric properties of the 17-item Higher-Order Value Scale (HOVS17) among general adults in China. Using a quantitative approach with a sample of 295 Chinese respondents, confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a strong four-factor structure, with excellent reliability and validity. The findings offer researchers a reliable, brief measurement tool suited for cross-cultural studies and practical assessments of values. Future research should further explore concurrent and predictive validity and extend the validation to diverse cultural and demographic groups.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v15-i12/27317

Authors: Wei Li, Norris Syed Abdullah

Institution: University of Technology Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Differences and Values

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7116740567