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Ormell, Christopher – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Argues that there are two types of values held by all individuals. Contends that "hard" values are exemplified by consistent behavior and sacrifice whereas "soft" values are merely illustrated by making choices. Calls for a national consensus on recommended values that would be taught in the schools. (CFR)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Codes of Ethics, Elementary Secondary Education

Straughan, Roger – Journal of Moral Education, 1993
Challenges Christopher Ormell's contention that individual values should be categorized into "hard" and "soft" values. Suggests that a continuum exists between the two extremes representing the degree of difficulty and sacrifice. Recommends that values education in schools be based on a continuum ranging between the two…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Codes of Ethics, Elementary Secondary Education
England, J. Lynn; Albrect, Stan – 1985
Three intermountain communities in Colorado and Utah were studied to determine the impact of rapid development on residents of rural communities, especially on their views of the world and their personal well-being, and to assess the degree to which energy boomtowns experience the social disruption suggested in the classical boomtown studies. Two…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitude Change, Community Attitudes, Community Satisfaction