The Values and Character Dispositions of 14-16 Year Olds in the Hodge Hill Constituency

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Item

Component Loading

Mother

0.48

Father

0.44

Siblings

0.45

Grandparents

0.30

Other Family

0.33

Friends

0.38

Teachers

0.47

Community Leaders

0.36

People in Media

0.23

I respect successful people more if they have started from nothing

0.33

I am usually truthful and honest

0.57

I go on school trips and school residential trips.

0.52

I have found school trips/residential trips make me a better person.

0.46

I talk with my parents about my life and my future.

0.54

I try to think about other people’s feelings.

0.47

There is sometimes a difference between what I actually do and what I

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0.37

want to do.

School is an enjoyable place to socialise

0.50

I like it when people are honest with me

0.53

It is important that my friends approve of me.

0.44

I take part in school run community projects

0.33

I am a loyal person

0.56

To be successful where I live you have to work hard

0.47

I am usually trustworthy

0.56

Telling the truth isn't a good idea if it gets people into trouble.

0.01

A good person is sociable and friendly

0.53

Earning a good income is my main aim in life

0.20

A good person is intelligent

0.30

Being a good citizen is important

0.65

I know most of my neighbours

0.43

I am proud of what I have done in school

0.58

I help out in my community

0.41

My school gets us to discuss local community issues

0.38

I attend a place of worship

0.47