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Inducing Change in Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Belief System Theory and the Method of Value Self‐Confrontation
Author(s) -
Grube Joel W.,
Mayton Daniel M.,
BallRokeach Sandra J.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of social issues
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.618
H-Index - 122
eISSN - 1540-4560
pISSN - 0022-4537
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1994.tb01202.x
Subject(s) - value (mathematics) , psychology , social psychology , belief system , value systems , value system , value theory , epistemology , sociology , mathematics , social science , statistics , economics , economic system , philosophy
This paper summarizes some of the major principles of belief system theory and describes the method of value self‐confrontation. An example of how value self‐confrontation can be used to modify environmental values is provided. The research on value self‐confrontation is reviewed and critically evaluated. Although there is support for belief system theory and for the efficacy of value self‐confrontation as a means of inducing long‐term change in important values, attitudes, and behaviors, a number of important questions remain unanswered. In particular, the psychological mechanisms underlying change in values, attitudes, and behaviors after value self‐confrontation require clarification and further study.