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

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Mother

-0.20

Father

-0.15

Siblings

-0.19

Grandparents

-0.21

Other Family

-0.12

Friends

-0.07

Teachers

-0.28

Community Leaders

-0.12

People in Media

-0.02

I respect successful people more if they have started from nothing

0.13

I am usually truthful and honest

-0.20

I go on school trips and school residential trips.

-0.10

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

-0.15

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

-0.19

I try to think about other people’s feelings.

-0.26

There is sometimes a difference between what I actually do and what I
want to do.

0.10

School is an enjoyable place to socialise

-0.11

I like it when people are honest with me

0.05

It is important that my friends approve of me.

0.35

I take part in school run community projects

-0.28

I am a loyal person

-0.09

To be successful where I live you have to work hard

0.05

I am usually trustworthy

-0.18

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

0.43

A good person is sociable and friendly

0.23

Earning a good income is my main aim in life

0.40

A good person is intelligent

0.41

Being a good citizen is important

0.07

I know most of my neighbours

0.05

I am proud of what I have done in school

-0.10

I help out in my community

-0.13

My school gets us to discuss local community issues

-0.16

I attend a place of worship

0.15

If I could vote I would

0.06

I am a member of a club or community organisation outside school

-0.10

My teachers help me to think about being a good person

-0.11