Values ⇒ are principles and beliefs that influences a persons attitudes, thinking and behavior ⇒ values represent what is important to a person and helps them prioritize, make decisions and excersise judgement
Shared values ⇒ refer to values that are embraces and seen as important by a group of people
- being thrifty ⇒ emphasized in family
- values of respect and reliance as affirmed in school
Shaped by factors such as ⇒ country’s history, heritage, experiences. ⇒ can change over time ⇒ as citizens respond to challenges faced by the country
When citizens ⇒ share similar values ⇒ these values can affect their thinking, attitudes and behavior. → shared values may influence collective decision making and excersise of judgement
Attributes of shared values + sense of identity ⇒ also interconnected. As Sporeans ⇒ uphold value of multiculturism → they take pride and identify this value as an essential part of the Singaporean identity
In embracing value of multiculturism ⇒ Singaporeans generally believe ⇒ in living in harmony in a multicultural and multireligious society ⇒ they make a conscious effort to understand and develop good relationships with people from different races and religions ⇒ take pride and identify this value as an essential part of the Singaporean identity.
2003 SARS crisis ⇒ observed the request to take their own temperature and wash their hands frequently. ⇒ those who were quarantined ⇒ complied with the request Neighbours helped other neighbours who were unable to help themselves ⇒ many volunteered to take temperatures of visitors to markets or to help disseminate accurate information about SARS to residents in HDB estates.
Value family as a basic unit of society ⇒ family ties are very important to Singaporeans. Common to see strong intergenerational bonds = where 2-3 generations live under same roof ⇒ Grandparents look after and impart knowledge to the young ⇒ while parents are out at work ⇒ and young are taught to carry out their filial responsibilities and express gratitude towards parents and grandparents.