The 10 Schwartz values

The Theory of Basic Human Values by Shalom Schwartz describes ten values arranged in a circle: self-direction, stimulation, hedonism, achievement, power, security, conformity, tradition, benevolence and universalism. Neighboring values in the circle have compatible motivations, while opposite values compete with each other — which is why it is hard to prioritize self-direction and conformity at once, or power and universalism. They group into four orientations, along two axes of tension: openness to change × conservation and self-enhancement × self-transcendence. Click any value to understand what it is, when it's a high or low priority, and how it shows up in your life.