Week 3.5 Flashcards
Factor 1
Factor 1: Religiosity - this factor focuses on religious authority and tradition. People scoring high on this factor believe in the existence of a God who created nature and life and controls what happens to people - both good and bad
Items under Factor 1
- God [all religions] stands far above life on earth .849
- Life was miraculously created by a higher power .809
- The suffering that happens to people is the will of God [all religions] .809
- Nature is created by God [all religion and is therefore valuable .804
- We should have greater respect for religious authority and tradition .785
Factor 2
Factor 2: Naturalism - This factor is associated with the relationship between humans and nature. This includes connectedness, choice of life style and [negative] impact of human activity on nature
(Humans have to live in a natural environment - human ecosystem; Includes our social environment (natural environment for human is other humans)
Items under Factor 2
- I strive for a wholesome and natural lifestyle .606
- Interfering with nature is risky because it may be too complex to understand .580
- On a deep level, I feel like I am one with nature .573
- Things in nature are generally more perfect than those made by humans .567
- By mastering nature, the human being can find freedom .545
Factor 3
Factor 3: Integrated worldview - The third factor focuses on a global perspective. People scoring high on this factor feel connected to the universe, feel they are citizens of the world and see understanding their personal growth and knowledge from the sciences and the arts
(Trying to draw all the elements of the world into our world view - what’s right and wrong is world wide (not specific to particular country)
Items under Factor 3
- In order to gain understanding of the world, science needs to be integrated with other .583
- Morality, art and intuition are important for gaining knowledge about the world .545
- The most important thing in my life is to actualise my inner potential .543
- I feel more like a citizen of the world than a citizen of a country .511
- I feel part of the vast, interconnected whole that is life and the universe .463
Factor 4
Factor 4: Individualism - This factor is associated with being independent, using their own judgement, choosing their own life style and being recognized for their own achievements
Items under Factor 4
- For me, to live a good life is to be independent and do whatever I enjoy .663
- The most important thing in my life is to do things my own way and forge my own path in life .600
- When forming an opinion on an issue I tend to trust my own judgment, feelings and intuition .492
- The most important thing in my life is to be successful and have people recognise my achievements .487
- When individuals thrive and blossom, they naturally start working for a better world for all .387
Australia is…
Australia is strongly individualistic - assumptions/decisions in life about is it right for me (what’s best for me)
Factor 5
Factor 5: Gestalt formation- This cognitive factor emphasizes completeness/wholeness. That is, the idea that people should integrate all perspectives, appreciate and accept different perspectives from diverse groups, and is contrary to the belief that people should be defined by their own attributes
(Whole picture - overview of the world (not piece by piece) - whole versus part - People’s individual characteristic or see them as a whole)
Items on Factor 5
- When forming an opinion on an issue I try to honour all perspectives and combine .608
- People look at the world from different perspectives, which are all equally valid .595
- Who I am is defined by my social position and/or my achievements -.509
- People ascribe different values to nature, and all of them are important .463
- It is very important to me to have enough money to do nice things -.435
Factor 6
Factor 6: Scientism - This factor focuses on the belief that science is the ultimate source of facts [reality], that science is important and will ultimately solve all the world’s problems.
Items of Factor 6
- Science is the ultimate source of trustworthy knowledge .566
- We should place more emphasis on science and technology .551
- Science and technology are definitely making our lives healthier, easier and more comfortable .471
- Each individual needs to sacrifice his/her desires to serve the community and society .465
- When forming an opinion on an issue I tend to trust scientists and other experts .412
Factor 7
Factor 7: Developing self - This factor reflects that a fundamental part of developing is a welfare state and educational institutions that will lead to inner [personal] growth and self-actualization. If is contrary to individuals trying to adapt their self to fit into society
(Maslow’s top hierarchy - self-actualization, personal growth - If know self able to help others - Motivation for being here in terms of life)
Items on Factor 7
- Society should offer decent care for every individual .623
- We should place more emphasis on inner growth and self-actualisation .601
- We should place more emphasis on art, culture and moral development .586
- Everybody needs to take care of, and stand up for, oneself .478
- It is very important to me to adapt myself to others and behave appropriately and socially -.327
