Module2_Lesson3: The Material and Economical Self

self description

way in which you describe or talk about yourself to the world

self-perception

awareness of the characteristics that constitutes one's self; self knowledge

materialism and personality

"materialism is a value that represents the individual's perspective regarding the role position should play in life"

materialistic traits

1. possessiveness

2. non generosity

3. envy

possessiveness

control or ownership of possessions

non generosity

unwillingness to share

envy

feelings of hatred or dislike at another person's superiority

material possessions

• instant pleasure

• social ills

• guilty feeling

experiential possessions

• lasting pleasures

• social relationships

• less disadvantages comparison

Boven, 2005

"the hedonic superiority of experiential over material purchases is multiply determined"

William James (1890)

"a man's Self is the sum total of all that you can call his..."

possessions

extended includes external objects, personal possessions, persons, places, and group possessions, body parts, vital organs... (me and mine)

extended self

• cannot differentiate between m and mine

• part of personal well-being and personality

wealth

• influential, famous and intellectual people around you that leads to social status and self-confidence

• embarrassing to buy endless things in life

Mayank S

the whole feel of 'being good' because your hard work made you wealthy is nevertheless a great driving force in being confident

social atomisation

• best sales strategy ever deviced

• idea that people are becoming disconnected to others and their community

formula for mass unhappiness

worldly ambition + material aspiration + perpetual growth