VALUES
Value has several meanings to different people. It is the actual worth of an object or item in monetary terms. Another meaning involves a more personal measure of self worth, such as belief system, principles and ideas attached to something, someone and general way of life usually publicly proclaim or stand up for it.
Basically, human value promote positive relationship among people, guides human behaviours, gives purpose and direction to human lives.
Understanding ones values brings happiness, fulfillment, right decision making, reduces stress, resists pressure, promote self respect and respect for others as well. Values enhance equality, honestly, honour, self control, self esteem, self efficacy, emotional intelligence, sense of responsibility,social justice and righteousness
Decisions influenced by value are choice of words, choice of friends, whether or not to engage in a sexual relationship, decision of what type of sexual activity to engage in, choice of career, mode of dressing, educational aspiration and pursuit of career and value clarification which is the Hallmark of identity formation and character development.
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