Changes in Social Values in the United States – 1976-2017: Is a New Age of Tribalism Emerging?

• In Event: 9.8 Global & Cultural Issues

Short Abstract

The list of values (LOV) is used in five sequential cross-sectional national surveys to track changes in American social values from 1976 to 2017. The findings indicate the decline of American self-respect, replaced by the need to find a sense of belonging.

Authors

• Eda Gurel-Atay, Independent Researcher

• Johnny Chen, University of Oregon, USA

• Wang Suk Suh, University of Oregon, USA

• Lynn R. Kahle, University of Oregon, USA