Table 7 Descriptive statistics of the ipsatised values of Schwartz’s questionnaire
From: Linking regional autonomy–embeddedness value orientation and innovation
Question | Answer ranges | Mean* | Std. dev.* |
|---|---|---|---|
It is important to show one’s abilities and be admired | 1 = not like me at all, 6 = very much like me | 0.176 | 0.035 |
It is important to be successful and have people recognise one’s achievements | − 1.295 | 0.059 | |
It is important to seek adventures and have an exciting life | 0.665 | 0.031 | |
It is important to care for nature and the environment | − 0.388 | 0.053 | |
It is important to be rich and have money and expensive things | 0.407 | 0.046 | |
It is important that people are treated equally and have equal opportunities | − 0.195 | 0.023 | |
It is important to help people and care for others’ well-being | − 0.403 | 0.063 | |
It is important to get respect from others | 0.344 | 0.043 | |
It is important to be loyal to friends and devoted to people close | − 0.008 | 0.054 | |
It is important to think of new ideas and be creative | − 0.171 | 0.078 | |
It is important to live in secure and safe surroundings | 0.554 | 0.032 | |
It is important to try new and different things in life | 0.528 | 0.037 | |
It is important to do what one is told and follow the rules | − 0.370 | 0.052 | |
It is important to understand different people | 0.397 | 0.043 | |
It is important to be humble and modest and not draw attention to oneself | − 1.099 | 0.044 | |
It is important to have a good time | 0.091 | 0.035 | |
It is important to make one’s own decisions and be free | − 0.412 | 0.049 | |
It is important that government is strong and ensures safety | 0.805 | 0.043 | |
It is important to behave properly | 0.594 | 0.024 | |
It is important to follow traditions and customs | 0.021 | 0.038 | |
It is important to seek fun and things that give one pleasure | − 0.242 | 0.064 |