The Market of True Matters: A Novel Approach for Taking Stock of Personal Values

Maggie O’Leary, Marie-Claude Boudreau

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA

Cite: O’Leary M., Boudreau M-C. The Market of True Matters: A Novel Approach for Taking Stock of Personal Values. JDAH 5(1), 60-71, (2024). https://doi.org/10.33847/2712-8149.5.1_5

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Abstract. The field of personal visualization has seen significant advancements, driven by increased personal data and interest in self-improvement. While traditional personal visualization tools focus on behavior tracking, this paper explores an innovative approach to visualizing personal values aligned with users’ professional mental models. We present the development of a tool that uses the stock market metaphor to represent individual values, leveraging the business backgrounds of the co-authors. Data collected over a year tracked four values: wisdom, security, curiosity, and love. These values were visualized as stocks, reflecting their daily fluctuations and overall trends. Our work demonstrates that aligning personal visualization tools with a familiar metaphor enhances user engagement and personal development, suggesting new directions for personal visualization research and for one’s approach to life.
Keywords: Personal Visualization, Personal Values, Visualization Tool, Dynamic Values Tracking.

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Published online 16.06.2024