What motivates people to be materialistic? Developing a measure of materialism motives

Eda Gurel-Atay, M. Joseph Sirgy, David Webb, Ahmet Ekici, Dong Jin Lee, Lynn R. Kahle

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Abstract

This article presents, through a series of studies conducted in six countries, the development, psychometric testing, and cross-cultural validation of an independent measure of materialism motives involving three dimensions: needs for happiness, social recognition, and distinctiveness. We demonstrate that materialism (beliefs about the importance of money and material possessions in their life) influences life satisfaction through the fulfillment of these three materialism motives. Furthermore, and non-surprisingly, these three motives are also related to personal values. Theoretical and policy implications of this new measure are considered, and avenues for future study presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)590-606
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Consumer Behaviour
Volume20
Issue number3
Early online date14 Oct 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2021

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