The Values Scale (VS)

R. Langley, R. Du Toit & D.L. Herbst

The Values Scale was developed to provide an instrument measuring the following values:

• Ability utilization;
• Achievement;
• Advancement;
• Aesthetics;
• Altruism;
• Authority;
• Autonomy;
• Creativity;
• Cultural identity;
• Economic rewards;
• Financial security;
• Own lifestyle;
• Personal development;
• Physical activities;
• Physical prowess;
• Prestige;
• Risk;
• Social interaction;
• Social relations;
• Spirituality;
• Variety and

• Pleasant working conditions.

The Values Scale can be used with all high school learners, students and adults in individual counselling, group assessment, career development programmes, needs surveys and in research work.