Survey: caring behaviour is most valued locally
The most common values chosen by people in the UK are: caring, family, honesty and humour/fun, according to a survey of 4,000 people.
The study, by the Barrett Values Centre, asked people across the UK to pick the 10 values/behaviours that most reflect them. It also asked their desired values for the nation. The top three are: employment opportunities, caring for the elderly and caring for the disadvantaged.
Respondents said their values were matched largely in their local community, but this was not so at a national level where there was a marked disconnect.
The top three perceived values...