Interpersonal Perception of the Values Freedom and Equality

Abstract

Investigation of the perceptions of 57 conservative and 57 liberal undergraduate students using the Rokeach Value Survey and the Interpersonal Perception Method was undertaken. The results indicated disagreement between conservatives and liberals about the relative positions of the values Freedom and Equality in a rank order. Furthermore, both groups understand and are aware of each other's position regarding the freedom value but are aware that they misunderstand each other's position on the equality value.