The document discusses the process of value formation and clarification. It defines values and outlines the general steps in the valuing process. There are three main types of values discussed: terminal values, instrumental values, and conditional values. The document also examines where our values come from and identifies the main strengths and weaknesses of Filipino character according to a Senate task force. Finally, it provides guidance on discovering and developing personal values through identification, prioritization, and clarification exercises.

1. Value Formation & Clarification
Gaphor M. Panimbang

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What is Values?

3. Valuing Process
1) It is freely and willingly chosen without pressure
from others
2) It has other alternatives to offer
3) It has been chosen carefully with consideration
on its possible consequences
4) It is well appreciated and prized
5) It is properly acknowledged in public
6) It is displayed in your behavior
7) It is a lifetime value and not a fancy act
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4. Types of Values
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5. Where do our values come from?
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6. Main Strengths of Filipino Character
Pakikipagkapwa-tao
Family orientation
Joy and humor
Flexibility, adaptability, & creativity
Hard work & industry
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StrengthsStrengths
Faith & religiosity
Ability to survive
Source: Senate Task Force on Moral Recovery
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7. Main Weaknesses of Filipino
Character
Extreme Personalism
Extreme Family-centeredness
Lack of discipline
Passivity & lack of initiative
Kanya-kanya syndrome
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Lack of self-analysis & reflection
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Colonial Mentality

8. Discovering your personal values
• develop a clear picture of what our own values really are
• by asking question
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9. Developing your Personal Values
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Identify your Values
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Prioritize your values
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Write a clarifying
paragraph for each
valueWrite down as
many things that
you can think of
that have value for
you.
Prioritize them in
order of importance
to you
Figure out what
each of your
values means to
you