Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientations

Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientations are a framework that describes how different cultures tend to organize their values and beliefs. They identified common themes, such as how societies view the relationship with nature, time, other people, and the way they structure social roles. For example, some cultures see humans as controlling nature, while others accept it. Some prioritize punctuality, while others are more flexible. These orientations help explain cultural differences in behavior, norms, and social organization, providing insight into why people from different backgrounds think and act differently based on their underlying values.