Um estudo sobre os valores humanos em alunos de cursos de tecnologia

Abstract

The values study is an important human factors matter, studied deeply in areas as Management and Psychology. In Computing this area has its importance recognized long time ago, but it is hard to find researches about it. The goal of this study is to identify the values present in the undergraduate students of the technology courses using the Schwartz PVQ scale. It was validated according to the study sample. Six factors have been identified, representing specific characteristics. The most important was self-transcendence. Each factor can have positive or negative professional impacts. The results can be used for the Educational Institutions or Enterprises to base more complete and efficient decisions related to the students.