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Abstract: Previous findings have shown that individual differences in basic values (e.g., universalism, power) and core political values (e.g., equality, free enterprise) account for substantial variation in political preferences. The present study goes beyond earlier studies that focus exclusively on values differences among voters of opposite ideologies. It addresses what is common across voters in basic values and core political values, taking into account their order importance across 15 countries from 4 continents, including polities whose pathways to democracy have been quite different. Self-direction among basic values and equality and civil liberties among political values ranked highest in most countries, independently of voters ideological orientation. This accords with the ideals of democracy as the political system that aims to grant all citizens equal respect and free expression of their personality. |
