The COVID-19 pandemic has had immense impact on people's lives, potentially leading
individuals to reevaluate what they prioritize in life (ie, their values). We report longitudinal
data from Australians 3 years prior to the pandemic, at pandemic onset (April 2020, N=
2,321), and in November–December 2020 (n= 1,442). While all higher order values were
stable prior to the pandemic, conservation values, emphasizing order and stability, became
more important during the pandemic. In contrast, openness to change values, emphasizing …