News tagged with material goods
Consumerism and its antisocial effects can be turned on -- or off
Money doesn't buy happiness. Neither does materialism: Research shows that people who place a high value on wealth, status, and stuff are more depressed and anxious and less sociable than those who do not. Now new research ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 09, 2012 |
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Female rappers tout their sexiness, keep silent about domestic skills
Male rappers see the "independent woman" as an educated, bill-paying person who will care for an average guy without making demands, while female rappers stress their sexual prowess and keep mum about their domestic skills, ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 24, 2011 |
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Counteracting teens' logo lust: Supportive parents can reduce materialism in teens
Today's adolescents have been characterized as the most materialistic generation in history: a brand-oriented and consumer-involved group who derive self-worth from owning luxury handbags and the latest technology devices.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 24, 2010 |
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Do experiences or material goods make us happier?
Should I spend money on a vacation or a new computer? Will an experience or an object make me happier? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says it depends on different factors, including how materialistic you ...
Feb 23, 2009 |
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