I am searching for a self-report inventory to measure the Latino cultural value of simpatia. This value has been defined in the literature as emphasizing positive behaviors (e.g., friendliness, politeness, respect of others) in agreeable situations, and de-emphasizing negative behaviors in conflictual circumstances. Implicit in this definition is an avoidance of conflict.
I have some degree of fluency in Spanish, so I am also open to receiving information about Spanish language articles and measures.
Andrew,
We have been exploring latino values with the Rokeach Value Survey. It is not an instrument to measure simpatia, but the values you are seeking are included in it. Another is the Schwartz Value Survey, which also includes those values.
Thanks
Ed Murphy
¿Is this a "Latino" value, or is it a universal cultural value, shared by people everywhere who like to have a good time as they live out their lives?
I have met "personas simpáticas" (substitute an equivalent phrase in any other language here) just about everywhere I have managed to wander over the last half century or so.
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