The purpose of this study is to examine the value and value structure of people who support a politician
through ‘the means-ends chain theory’ and laddering technique. It means to interpret and evaluate the
HVM(Hierarchical Value Map) of a politician. Especially, this study paid attention to the concept of
‘zeitgeist’ which represents the social value in a society. The object of investigation for this study is
Jae-in Moon, the former chairperson of the Minjoo Party of Korea, who is strong and potential
presidential candidate. The data was collected by online hard laddering for general residents who
supports Jae-in Moon in Busan. Sample was 702 by convenience sampling. The research question was
as follows. First, what is the main items and ladders of ladder? Second, how is HVM constructed with chains and ladders
which is the items of attribute, functional consequence, psychological consequence, value level. The
results of this study was analysed and explained with HVM which supporters have recognized for a
politician with means-end chain theory. This study will have the results that infer and understand the
behaviors of supports to a politician through HVM.