They are principles which guide decisions and actions. Values are formed through experiences over time. They are influenced by many sources including parents, siblings, friends, teachers, religions, organizations, the media and many other factors. A value in itself is neither good nor bad. We are influenced every day by our values.
Values can and do change.
We are often aware of some values, but others that have been learned at an early age may not be easily recognized. The feelings and attitudes that we have about the relative worth or importance of things make up our values. We also value or hold dear certain ideals, principles or beliefs. This text was extracted from the publication, EP82.