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

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Item

Component Loading

Mother

0.51

Father

0.35

Siblings

0.38

Grandparents

0.56

Other Family

0.52

Friends

0.42

Teachers

0.21

Community Leaders

0.26

People in Media

0.23

I respect successful people more if they have started from nothing

0.19

I am usually truthful and honest

-0.07

I go on school trips and school residential trips.

-0.16

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

-0.17

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

0.05

I try to think about other people’s feelings.

-0.20

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

0.05

School is an enjoyable place to socialise

-0.06

I like it when people are honest with me

0.00

It is important that my friends approve of me.

0.10

I take part in school run community projects

-0.16

I am a loyal person

-0.03

To be successful where I live you have to work hard

0.00

I am usually trustworthy

-0.01

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

0.19

A good person is sociable and friendly

0.10

Earning a good income is my main aim in life

0.24

A good person is intelligent

0.11

Being a good citizen is important

-0.07

I know most of my neighbours

0.03

I am proud of what I have done in school

-0.08

I help out in my community

-0.13

My school gets us to discuss local community issues

-0.10

I attend a place of worship

-0.07