Development of intraindividual value structures in middle childhood: A multicultural and longitudinal investigation

Ella Daniel; Anna K. Döring; Jan Cieciuch

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Development of intraindividual value structures in middle childhood: A multicultural and longitudinal investigation

Ella Daniel

Anna K. Döring

Jan Cieciuch

Journal of Personality Vol. 91 No. 2 pp. 482-496 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractObjectiveWe examined changes in value interrelations during middle childhood. In line with the Personal Values Theory, we expected a value system, with individuals similarly valuing related motivations, and setting priorities between conflicting motivations. We hypothesized this system to develop dynamically during middle childhood as children deepen their understanding of their own values.MethodUsing unfolding analysis, we estimated intraindividual value structure coherence, that is, the extent to which the interrelations among a child's values are similar to the hypothesized interrelations. Cross‐Cultural Study 1 (N = 4615, 6–12‐year‐old children) included children from 12 countries. Cross‐Sequential Study 2 (N = 629, 6–10‐year‐old children at Time 1) included three annual measurements.ResultsIn Study 1, we found a curvilinear association between age and intraindividual value structure coherence: Children's values were more coherent at ages 9–10 than before or after. Study 2 confirmed this pattern of within‐individual development.ConclusionsWe propose that development in coherence with the theoretical value structure offers insight into children's understanding of values as well as changes in value priorities.

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Published: Jul 11, 2022
Vol/Issue: 91(2)
Pages: 482-496
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Authors

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Ella Daniel

Department of School Counseling and Special Education Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv Israel

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Anna K. Döring

Psychology, School of Social Sciences University of Westminster London UK

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Jan Cieciuch

Institute of Psychology Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw Warsaw Poland; URPP Social Networks University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland

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Ella Daniel, Anna K. Döring, Jan Cieciuch (2022). Development of intraindividual value structures in middle childhood: A multicultural and longitudinal investigation. Journal of Personality, 91(2), 482-496. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12742

Development of intraindividual value structures in middle childhood: A multicultural and longitudinal investigation

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