Abstract

FILIPPI, Graciela et al. Centrality, values and protestant work ethic in employed urban population. Anu. investig. [online]. 2007, vol.14, pp.00-00. ISSN 1851-1686.

From a perspective which emphasizes the subjective dimension of culture, work related believes and values are analyzed. Following previous researches findings and values theory, work centrality and protestant work ethic proposals, an empirical exploratory descriptive study was carried out. Framed research project main objective is to explore psycho-sociological aspects related to work in urban samples. Current study analyses the information gathered from a non probabilistic convenience sample composed by 226 working participants from Buenos Aires city and surrounding area (Conurbano Bonaerense) who answered a self administered questionnaire. Results show a high work centrality -absolute and relative- and high punctuations in values related to self-trascendence and open to change. It was also found high punctuations in relation to Protestant Work Ethic conception and Competitiveness.

Keywords : Centrality; Values; Protestant Work Ethic; Employed.

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