V. S. Magun. Changes in Work Values of the Russian Workers, 1991–2004
V.4, N4, 2006
The paper relies on data from four all-Russian representative surveys conducted within 1991–2004. It shows that most of the work values have undergone significant changes suggesting for enough flexibility in mass labour culture in Russia and therefore contrasting with the widely held view on its rigidity and low sensitivity to changes. The factor analytic indexes confirm remarkable changes taken place over time. The basic, materialistic motivations dominate in the value dimension during all the period studied and they are associated with two behavioral strategies. If the first one assumes reserved use of resources possessed by individuals, the second involves performance-oriented actions. The values of initiative as well as of seeking social recognition and of personal responsibility are still at the periphery of the Russian labour consciousness.