Author(s) | Date | Goal of the study | Type of study | Sample | Results |
| 2008 | Relationship between adherence to Asian and European cultural values and communication styles | Quantitative | 346 | -Contentious, dramatic, accurate and open; -Asians are more individualistic, little communicative and interpersonal sensitivity in relation to European Americans. |
| 2008 | Analyse the values of the young Portuguese consumers | Quantitative | 213 | -The higher values are to be respected (8.24), fun and pleasure in life (8.17), self-respect (8.11), sense of accomplishment (7.95); Security (7.83), and self-actualization (7.76); -The lower rating, but still positive, were warm relations with others (6.63), sense of belonging (6.21) and excitement (5.96); -Sense of accomplishment and self-respect (r = 0.625, p < 0.01); Self-respect and safety (r = 0.560, p < 0.01); Sense of accomplishment and self-actualization (r = 0.546, p < 0.01); Warm relations with others and excitement (r = 0.516, p < 0.01); -Men appreciate the excitement and the fun and pleasure of life, related to fun, leisure and recreational activities; -The female values self-actualizing linked to personal and professional achievement. |
| 2008 | Study how changes in the traditional curriculum structure can favour the construction of desirable values in society | Qualitative | 361 | -privileges the construction of moral personalities because it promotes the role, experience, discussion and confrontation of social moral conflicts; -Respect, dialogue, solidarity, equality and participation. |
| 2009 | Characterize the value system of a group of University students and relate the variables under study | Quantitative | 271 | -Humility (12.80) responsibility (11.65), Achievement (11.64), concern for the environment (11.61), concern for others (11.49), loyalty to family and Group (11.45); -Relationship between the training area (courses of humanity) and spirituality (p = 0.03); -In males is more valued responsibility (12.43), independence (11.49), conducting (11.47) and concern for the environment (11.42); -In the female is more valued responsibility (13.03), concern for others (11.84), Achievement (11.74), independence (11.74) and concern for the environment (11.73). |
| 2010 | Check which social values that college students attach to people 1st and 3rd world | Questionnaire | 220 | -1st World countries were associated individual development values and materialism; -Third world countries were related values of social justice, professional development, hedonism and religiosity. |
| 2011 | Identify values in young Angolan University students | Quantitative | 756 | -The most important thing is the family (24.1%), religion (16.6%) and dignity (16%); -86.5% say they’re available to give his life on behalf of others or of values; -Power, with expressive 0.4%, preceded the money with 6.4%. |