Definition
Internally oriented values are individual human values substantially characterized as self-oriented and development-oriented values of an individual possessing a strong sense of self-motivation and believing in his ability to control himself, his life, and his ambiance. People having internally oriented values are convinced that they do set their priorities and goals themselves and do make their best effort to reach those goals. People with externally oriented values are convinced that the achievement of any goals mainly depends on others and on the external complex and hardly foreseeable events. Individuals with internally oriented values are more likely to have sustainable behavior and more inclined to sustainable consumption, as they believe that their individual actions may impact the environment.
Introduction
The sciences continue the studies of values which show that: (1) values are the most abstract element of social cognition and differ from norms, personal traits,...
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Tikhaze, D., Kurilova, A. (2019). Internally-Oriented Values and Sustainable Behavior. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P., Wall, T. (eds) Responsible Consumption and Production. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71062-4_84-1
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