PVQ-21 Test — Schwartz Basic Human Values Survey (21 items)
Free online PVQ-21 (Schwartz Portrait Values Questionnaire): 21 short portraits, a few minutes, your 10 basic human values ranked at once. Self-Direction, Stimulation, Hedonism, Achievement, Power, Security, Conformity, Tradition, Benevolence and Universalism.
See a sample resultAbout this scale: Portrait Values Questionnaire (PVQ-21, European Social Survey), Schwartz (2003)
- Original instrument
- Portrait Values Questionnaire (PVQ-21, European Social Survey), Schwartz (2003). Official source
- Original version
- Items: 21 · Response scale: 1–6, from “not like me at all” to “very much like me”
- This version
- Items: 21 · Response scale: 1–7 · Reverse-scored items: 0 · Scores reported: 10. This version uses the items of the original scale, in English or in translation.
- Scoring
- Each score is the mean of its items, with reverse-scored items flipped, shown on a 0–100 scale.
- Terms of use
- Free for research and non-commercial use, citing the original publication.
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What does this test measure?
Dimensions measured in this test
Self-Direction
Independent thinking and action, freedom of choice.
Power
Social status, prestige and control over resources.
Universalism
Tolerance, social justice and protection of nature.
Achievement
Personal success through demonstrating competence.
Security
Safety, stability and order in society, relationships and one's own life.
Stimulation
Seeking novelty, challenges and excitement.
Conformity
Restraint from actions that violate social norms.
Tradition
Respect for customs and cultural practices.
Hedonism
Pleasure and sensuous gratification.
Benevolence
Caring for the welfare of close others.
How does the test work?
The test consists of 21 short portraits of different people. For each one, indicate how much that person is like you using a 7-point scale — from "not like me at all" to "exactly like me." There are no right or wrong answers — respond honestly and spontaneously.
Completing the test takes approximately 10 minutes. You can take it on a computer or phone — your answers are saved automatically.
How to interpret results?
After completing the test, you will receive detailed results for each dimension along with interpretation. Your scores are compared against population norms, so you can see how you compare to others.
Scientific basis
This test is based on established scientific literature and is used in psychological research worldwide. Questions come from public, validated psychometric instruments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this test free?▼
Yes, the test is fully free — every question, the scoring and the result with a dimension-by-dimension interpretation. You see your result immediately after the last answer, with no registration, e-mail or card required. An extended PDF report is available as an optional purchase, but you do not need it to see and understand your score.
How long does it take to complete?▼
It takes about 10 minutes — the test has 21 questions, each answered with a single click on a scale. There is no time limit, you can go at your own pace, and a progress bar shows how much is left. You get the most accurate results by answering spontaneously rather than deliberating over single items.
Are the results accurate?▼
The test is based on a published psychometric instrument — its source and authors are named at the top of this page. Scores are computed with the published scoring keys. Bear in mind that a self-report questionnaire captures a snapshot in time and is educational — it does not replace a clinical diagnosis by a professional.
Can I save my results?▼
Yes. Right after the test you can save the result to a free account in one click — just an e-mail; sign-in uses a 6-digit code sent to it, no password. Saved results build your psychological profile, where you can compare dimensions across different tests on one chart and revisit results any time. Without an account you still see your result, and this browser can return to it for 90 days.