Volume
39
Issue
6
Abstract
To work with people of other cultures, it's important to understand their "world view." The Value Orientation Method (VOM) provides a way to understand core cultural differences related to five basic human concerns, or orientations. The method has been used widely in cross-cultural situations, including in higher education, health services, and conflict resolution. A 16-question oral survey is available and can be used for formal research about cultural differences or informally in training to help people become aware of and work with cultural differences at the individual and institutional levels.
Recommended Citation
Gallagher, T. (2001). The Value Orientations Method: A Tool to Help Understand Cultural Differences. The Journal of Extension, 39(6), Article 23. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol39/iss6/23
