Human Values Research Articles

Commentary: Without Values, Complexity is Reduced to Mathematics.

This commentary on Sturmberg and Mercuri's paper 'Every Problem is Embedded in a Greater Whole' [1] argues that those authors have approached complexity from a largely mathematical perspective, drawing on the work of Sumpter. Whilst such an approach allows us to challenge the simple linear causality assumed in randomised controlled trials, it is itself limited. Mathematical complexity can explain nonlinearity and network effects but it cannot explain human values. It overlooks, for example, how science itself is historically and culturally shaped and how values-driven misunderstandings and conflicts are inevitable when people with different world views come together to try to solve a problem. This paper argues that the mathematical version of complexity thinking is necessary but not sufficient in medical research, and that we need to enhance such thinking further with attention to human values.

Measuring the Human Values That Predominate in the Organization's Culture: A Dynamic Multilevel Linear Mixed Model Based on Genetic Algorithms

Measuring the Human Values That Predominate in the Organization's Culture: A Dynamic Multilevel Linear Mixed Model Based on Genetic Algorithms

Kajian Fiqh Jinayah Terhadap Hukuman Qishash dalam Kasus Pembunuhan

This study discusses the application of qishash punishment in murder cases according to fiqh jinayah, as well as its impact on the Islamic justice system and society. Qishash, which means proportionate retribution, is a form of punishment regulated in Islamic law for the perpetrator of intentional murder. As a legal concept rooted in the principle of justice, qishash aims to restore social balance and provide a deterrent effect for criminals. However, its application in society is not simple, as there are challenges related to unclear evidence, social and cultural considerations, and criticism of the application of the death penalty in the context of human rights. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach to analyze various relevant fiqh and legal texts regarding qishash, as well as real cases that show its application in countries that apply Islamic law. The results of the study show that although qishash is considered a form of justice in Islamic law, its application is faced with problems such as injustice that can arise due to insufficient evidence, as well as controversies related to the death penalty. In addition, the role of the victim's family in choosing between qishash or diyat also shows that there are differences in views influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors. Considering the principles of justice in Islam and the challenges that arise in legal practice, this study concludes that the application of qishash in murder cases needs to be adapted to the times, including in terms of respecting human rights and upholding transparent and fair justice. This research also emphasizes the importance of developing an Islamic criminal law system that is able to accommodate human values without ignoring the principles of justice contained in fiqh jinayah.

Outliving oneself through the next generations: (grand)parenthood and values in later life.

The article explores personal values among older adults in relation to their "offspring status." Erikson's theory of psychosocial development and Schwartz's theory of human values suggest a positive relationship between having offspring and prosocial values. We tested this hypothesis by comparing older adults who have none, one, or two generations of descendants: childless (with no descendants), grandchildless (with adult children and no grandchildren), and grandparents. We conducted a hierarchical multilevel regression analysis using data from Round 9 of the European Social Survey on a subsample of 12,713 respondents older than 65 from 29 European countries. Our model predicted preferences for four of the Schwartz higher order value types (Self-Transcendence, Self-Enhancement, Openness to Change, and Conservation) among the three categories of older adults based on their offspring status, controlling for individual-level (gender, education level, general health) and macro-level variables (Human Development Index). All but Openness to Change values are significantly predicted by older adults' offspring status. Having grandchildren is positively associated with Self-Transcendence and Conservation values (socially oriented values) and negatively with Self-Enhancement (values with self-oriented focus). The article discusses the theoretical implications of the obtained findings, focusing on plausible mechanisms connecting the offspring status and value orientations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Finding our place in public scholarship

Abstract In her 2024 Agriculture, Food & Human Values Society (AFHVS) Presidential Adress, Shoshanah Inwood reflects on our role as researchers, teachers, practitioners, and as engaged citizens in public scholarship, and the role of our Agriculture Food and Human Values Society in public scholarship. Inwood first defines public scholarship and shares how her research examining the connections between farm viability and access to affordable quality health insurance and childcare has led to proposed new policy in the U.S. Farm Bill. The address reflects on strategies for surviving the perils of public scholarship, and the role AFHVS as a society has in nurturing and supporting public scholarship.

Nurturing green employee behaviour: exploring the role of leadership, human resource management practices and individual values

PurposeThis study aims to explore two main objectives. Firstly, it examines the mediating roles of green human resource management practices (GHRMPs) and green employee creativity (GEC) between green transformational leadership (GTL) and green employee behaviour. Secondly, it investigates the moderating effect of green individual values (GIVs) on the indirect relationship between GTL and green employee behaviour.Design/methodology/approachThe study involved 326 employees from ECOTEL-certified hotels in India. Analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) AMOS and MACRO.FindingsThe results indicate a direct relationship between GTL and green employee behaviour. Additionally, GHRMPs and GEC partially mediate this relationship. Furthermore, GIVs positively moderate the indirect relationship between GTL and green employee behaviour, specifically moderating the path between GHRMPs and GEC.Originality/valueThis study fills a significant gap in the literature by investigating the combined effects of GTL, GHRMPs, GEC and GIVs on employee pro-environmental behaviour. Understanding these relationships is crucial for organizations aiming to implement effective green initiatives and cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility among employees. This study is ground-breaking in its approach, delving into the complex network of interconnected variables through both mediation and moderation analyses. By doing so, it aims to uncover the intricate mechanisms influencing employees' inclination towards pro-environmental behaviour.

Validation of Schwartz’s Human Values Scale in Spanish Children

Validation of Schwartz’s Human Values Scale in Spanish Children

Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar’s Neo-humanism: A Framework for Inclusive and Value-based Education

Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's Neo-Humanism presents a progressive and holistic educational philosophy that aligns with inclusive and value-based education, emphasizing the development of all human faculties, social cohesion, and universal human values. Neo-Humanism challenges conventional educational paradigms by proposing an integrated approach that nurtures both intellect and spirit. This framework focuses on the collective well-being of individuals, integrating education with ethics, morality, and a sense of responsibility towards both humanity and the environment. The Neo-Humanist approach encourages educators to cultivate a learning environment that respects diversity, fosters creativity, and ensures equitable opportunities for all learners, including marginalized and differently abled students. Through the application of Sarkar's principles, education can transcend knowledge transmission and become a transformative tool for societal progress, fostering compassionate, socially aware, and empowered individuals. This paper examines the relevance and applicability of Neo-Humanism in contemporary educational settings, particularly in promoting inclusivity, equity, and universal human values.

Social Media Use Disorder in High School Students: A Cross‐Sectional Study Examining the Relationship Between Cyber Human Values, Cyberbullying, and Cybervictimization

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of social media use disorder among adolescents and to investigate the relationship between social media use, level of cyber human values, cyberbullying, or cybervictimization. This study employed a cross‐sectional design, with 1571 adolescents enrolled in high school participating in the investigation. Data collection was conducted utilizing the “Social Media Disorder Scale,” “Cyber Bullying Scale,” “Cyber Victimization Scale,” and “Cyber Human Values Scale.” Upon examination of the results of the study, it was observed that there was an increase in the prevalence of cyberbullying with age, social media use disorder, and cyber human values being more common in girls (p < 0.05). A negative correlation was observed between adolescents' scores on the cyberbullying scale and their scores on the cyber human values and cybervictimization scales. In our study, negative correlations were observed between social media use disorder scores and cybervictimization scores, while positive correlations were found between cyberbullying scores (p < 0.001). The results demonstrated that social media use disorder was positively correlated with cyberbullying and negatively correlated with cybervictimization (p < 0.001). It is imperative that social media use disorder, cyberbullying, and cybervictimization are given due consideration among adolescents.

Responsible Design, Integration, and Use of Generative AI in Mental Health.

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) shows potential for personalized care, psychoeducation, and even crisis prediction in mental health, yet responsible use requires ethical consideration and deliberation and perhaps even governance. This is the first published theme issue focused on responsible GenAI in mental health. It brings together evidence and insights on GenAI's capabilities, such as emotion recognition, therapy-session summarization, and risk assessment, while highlighting the sensitive nature of mental health data and the need for rigorous validation. Contributors discuss how bias, alignment with human values, transparency, and empathy must be carefully addressed to ensure ethically grounded, artificial intelligence-assisted care. By proposing conceptual frameworks; best practices; and regulatory approaches, including ethics of care and the preservation of socially important humanistic elements, this theme issue underscores that GenAI can complement, rather than replace, the vital role of human empathy in clinical settings. To achieve this, an ongoing collaboration between researchers, clinicians, policy makers, and technologists is essential.

An interdisciplinary approach to improving conservation outcomes for parasites.

Parasites represent a significant proportion of Earth's biodiversity and play important roles in the ecology and biology of ecosystems and hosts, making them an important target for conservation. Despite increasing calls to prioritize protection for parasites in the academic literature, they remain undervalued and underrepresented in global biodiversity conservation efforts, not least due to the perception that the interests of parasite and host conservation are opposing and the common misconception that parasites are a threat, rather than a benefit, to conservation. We considered whether taking an interdisciplinary approach to parasite conservation research will generate novel insights and solutions concerning why and how parasite conservation should be practiced for the benefit of parasites, their hosts, ecosystems, and people. We argue that 2 of the main barriers to more widespread parasite conservation are the knowledge gap concerning the role of sociocultural factors affecting the willingness to enact parasite conservation and the lack of a consistent and cohesive philosophical basis for parasite conservation. Possible sociocultural barriers to parasite conservation include misconceptions of the risks posed by parasites, taxonomic bias, differences in conservation values, economic constraints, and technical challenges. The use of social science can generate insights into levels of awareness and support for parasite conservation and improve understanding of how human values and attitudes mediate conservation practices concerning parasites. Such knowledge will have a critical role in addressing sociocultural barriers and improving support for parasite conservation. Issues with the current philosophical basis for parasite conservation include contradictory accounts of which parasites merit conservation, insufficient explanation of how different conservation values apply to parasite biodiversity, and the existence of a false antagonism between host and parasite conservation. Greater engagement with philosophical work on environmental ethics and biological unitization will strengthen existing arguments for parasite conservation and will support conservation decision-making processes.

Three-Dimensional Digital Documentation for the Conservation of the Prambanan Temple Cluster Using Guided Multi-Sensor Techniques

The Prambanan Temple cluster is a world heritage site that has significant value for humanity, a multiple zone cluster arrangement of highly ornamented towering temples, and a Hindu architectural pattern design. It lies near the Opak Fault, at the foothills of Mount Merapi, on an unstable ground layer, and is surrounded by human activities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The site’s vulnerability implies the necessity of 3D digital documentation for its conservation, but its complexity poses difficulties. This work aimed to address this challenge by introducing the utilization of architectural pattern design (APD) to guide multi-sensor line-ups for documentation. First, APDs were established from the literature to derive the associated multiple detail levels; then, multiple sensors and modes of light detection and ranging (Lidar) scanners and photogrammetry were utilized according to their detail requirements and, finally, point cloud data were processed, integrated, assessed, and validated by the proof of the existence of an APD. The internal and external qualities of each sensor result showed the millimeter- to centimeter-range root mean squared error, with the terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) having the best accuracy, followed by aerial close-range and terrestrial-mode photogrammetry and nadiral Lidar and photogrammetry. Two relative cloud distance analyses of every point cloud model to the reference model (TLS) returned the millimeter and centimeter ranges of the mean distance values. Furthermore, visually, every point cloud model from each sensor successfully complemented each other. Therefore, we can conclude that our approach is promising for complex heritage documentation. These results provide a solid foundation for future analyses, particularly in assessing structural vulnerabilities and informing conservation strategies.

The Influence of Buddhism on the Philosophy of Ho Chi Minh

The rich and priceless ideological heritage system of Ho Chi Minh is influenced by Buddhism with its core values of humanism, worldview focused on pursuing idea of “the true, the good, the beautiful”, on “compassion, sympathy, joy, equanimity”, on “impermanence, selflessness, altruism”, on saving the suffering, living a good and moral life… The core idea of Buddhism is one of the cultural thoughts that had a great influence on the process of forming Ho Chi Minh’s worldview. The combination of Buddhist thought and Ho Chi Minh’s worldview is the combination of converging lenses of nation and Buddhism, life and religion, in connection with Ho Chi Minh's lofty human values.

Value‐sensitive design of chatbots in environmental education: Supporting identity, connectedness, well‐being and sustainability

While offering the potential to support learning interactions, emerging AI applications like Large Language Models (LLMs) come with ethical concerns. Grounding technology design in human values can address AI ethics and ensure adoption. To this end, we apply Value‐Sensitive Design—involving empirical, conceptual and technical investigations—to centre human values in the development and evaluation of LLM‐based chatbots within a high school environmental science curriculum. Representing multiple perspectives and expertise, the chatbots help students refine their causal models of climate change's impact on local marine ecosystems, communities and individuals. We first perform an empirical investigation leveraging participatory design to explore the values that motivate students and educators to engage with the chatbots. Then, we conceptualize the values that emerge from the empirical investigation by grounding them in research in ethical AI design, human values, human‐AI interactions and environmental education. Findings illuminate considerations for the chatbots to support students' identity development, well‐being, human–chatbot relationships and environmental sustainability. We further map the values onto design principles and illustrate how these principles can guide the development and evaluation of the chatbots. Our research demonstrates how to conduct contextual, value‐sensitive inquiries of emergent AI technologies in educational settings. Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs) can not only support learning, but also raise ethical concerns such as transparency, trust and accountability. Value‐sensitive design (VSD) presents a systematic approach to centring human values in technology design. What this paper adds We apply VSD to design LLM‐based chatbots in environmental education and identify values central to supporting students' learning. We map the values emerging from the VSD investigations to several stages of GenAI technology development: conceptualization, development and evaluation. Implications for practice and/or policy Identity development, well‐being, human–AI relationships and environmental sustainability are key values for designing LLM‐based chatbots in environmental education. Using educational stakeholders' values to generate design principles and evaluation metrics for learning technologies can promote technology adoption and engagement.

Universal Ethics and Human Cultural Values through the Teachings of Gautama Buddha: Some Observations from the Perspective of Philosophical Anthropology

Philosophical Anthropology is one of the subfields of Social-Cultural Anthropology. Social-Cultural Anthropology is the holistic, comparative and integrated study of society and culture in and space. Ethics as well as universal ethics and allied social values are considered as the ideal cultural patters under the preview of cultural universals in Anthropology. Buddhism is a missionary salvation religion, as taught by the Lord Buddha in the North Indian Gangetic plain in the sixth and the early fifth centuries BC, on the domain of universal ethics and human values Hence it becomes a concern as a religious system in the field of anthropology of Religion. The data gained from the information on the prime objectives of the present study have been readily analyzed with conventional qualitative technique as a whole. The present paper aims to observe Buddha’s teachings on human universal ethics and socio-cultural values as exemplary philosopher from the perspective of cultural as well as philosophical anthropology. His philosophy as the world of the people of the sixth century BC was a practical and applied one to live wisely it also highlights. His four Noble Truths and Eight-fold path fake for promoting social ethics and individual values

A Human-Centered Approach to AI in Healthcare

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare has ushered in transformative advancements, from predictive diagnostics to personalized treatment strategies. However, the successful implementation of AI in this domain hinges on adopting a human-centered approach. This approach emphasizes the prioritization of patient needs, ethical considerations, and the empowerment of healthcare professionals through AI systems. By focusing on transparency, inclusivity, and usability, human-centered AI can mitigate biases, enhance decision-making, and foster trust between stakeholders. The paper explores frameworks for designing AI systems that align with human values, discussing case studies that highlight successes and challenges. Bridging the gap between technical innovation and humanistic healthcare requires interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to equitable outcomes. This research underscores the potential of human-centered AI to revolutionize healthcare while safeguarding the dignity and well-being of individuals.

Humanities Education for Engineering Students: Enhancing Soft Skills Development

Engineering is a vital profession in our society as it provides innovative and creative solutions to problems faced by humanity to improve the quality of life. Engineering decisions and designs affect not only humans but they also affect the entire planet. While solving global problems around the world, engineers work with and for diverse people in varied contexts. That is why, in addition to their technical expertise, engineers need knowledge of the humanities. They need soft skills. Soft skills enable engineers to function effectively in teams and to design solutions considering the human perspective. While academics and professionals have acknowledged the importance of soft skills alike, the incorporation of these skills in engineering programmes has been slow. The aim of this study was to enhance the development of soft skills by incorporating literature in the form of a novel, Lord of the Flies, as part of a communication module for engineering undergraduates. The main research question was whether a novel can be useful in promoting soft skills among engineering students. Qualitative and quantitative data, in the form of interviews and a questionnaire, were collected from the students about the value of this novel in enhancing their soft skills. It was found that, as a result of this intervention, they became more aware of these skills and the application of said skills in their daily lives. This study argues for the inclusion of humanities education for engineering students to develop their soft skills and to inspire human values in them.

Telaah Hermeneutika Kritis terhadap Femisida dalam Perspektif Al-Qur'an serta Relevansinya terhadapa Pendidikan Agama Islam

Gender injustice that seems to be legitimized by normative texts is seriously challenged by problems of interpretation. This research is a library research and qualitative. The author focuses on Femicide in the Perspective of the Qur'an: A Critical Hermeneutic Analysis and its Relevance to Islamic Religious Education. Femicide is a criminal act of sadistic murder based on hatred of women committed by men. In the Qur'anic perspective, it is substantially described in four verses, namely QS. al-An'am 6: 137, QS. At-Takwir 81: 8, QS. An-Nahl 16: 59 and QS. This is a historical fact as documented in several Prophetic traditions. Femicide behavior in pre-Islamic times should be reinterpreted according to the times. The word can be understood to mean sadistic behavior such as being mutilated, abused, burned, crushed, and so on. Femicide is relevant to discuss because PAI plays an important role in shaping human values and attitudes. PAI has the potential to be an effective tool in instilling aspects of humanity, justice, and respect for human rights, including women's rights.

Engineering Digital Systems for Humanity: a Research Roadmap

As testified by new regulations like the European AI Act, worries about the human and societal impact of (autonomous) software technologies are becoming of public concern. Human, societal, and environmental values, alongside traditional software quality, are increasingly recognized as essential for sustainability and long-term well-being. Traditionally, systems are engineered taking into account business goals and technology drivers. Considering the growing awareness in the community, in this paper, we argue that engineering of systems should also consider human, societal, and environmental drivers. Then, we identify the macro and technological challenges by focusing on humans and their role while co-existing with digital systems. The first challenge considers humans in a proactive role when interacting with digital systems, i.e., taking initiative in making things happen instead of reacting to events. The second concerns humans having a reactive role in interacting with digital systems, i.e., humans interacting with digital systems as a reaction to events. The third challenge focuses on humans with a passive role, i.e., they experience, enjoy or even suffer the decisions and/or actions of digital systems. The fourth challenge concerns the duality of trust and trustworthiness, with humans playing any role. Building on the new human, societal, and environmental drivers and the macro and technological challenges, we identify a research roadmap of digital systems for humanity. The research roadmap is concretized in a number of research directions organized into four groups: development process, requirements engineering, software architecture and design, and verification and validation.

Enhancing Civic Education and University Quality Management: An Innovative Approach

In modern socio-economic conditions, the problem of civic education of the population of the country acquires special significance. The multifaceted nature of this problem requires different approaches to its consideration and is associated both with increasing requirements for the formation of a person - a citizen, for the process of civic education, for the civic qualities of an individual, and with a change in value guidelines, when universal human values and the legal culture of people become priorities. Studying the problem of civic education at different stages of its evolution allows us to critically comprehend the process of its formation and development and use the most advanced ideas and experience for the further development of this problem. A historiographic review of scientific and pedagogical literature on the topic indicates that researchers of the problems of civic education have most fully studied the issues of civic education and the formation of a citizen, various aspects of its organization in the educational process of a comprehensive school. The article deals with the problems of the didactic system of improving the quality management of higher education by means of IT technologies from the point of view of the process approach. Innovative technologies make it possible to increase the efficiency of the university's quality management system by optimizing the structure of all main and auxiliary processes. The article is devoted to the problems of implementing automation of the process of assessing the quality of the educational process, the quality of teaching individual disciplines at the university, the creation of an effective management system based on the principles of quality management. Special attention was paid to the management structures of the higher education system of Kazakhstan, where information systems based on computer technologies are used. Specified for the purpose of implementation as well as operation Attention is drawn to the contradiction between the requirements of the international standard ISO 9000 series, which regulate the conduct and study of the opinions of consumers of educational services in the monitoring mode, and the lack of a properly developed information system that allows collecting, processing and presenting information about customer satisfaction