A closer look into the materialism construct: the antecedents and consequences of materialism and its three facets

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigal Segev ◽  
Aviv Shoham ◽  
Yossi Gavish
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Personal Consequences ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

Purpose – This study aims to unbundle the materialism construct into its three facets – centrality, success and happiness – to provide a fine-grained model that delineates the relationship between some of its antecedents (i.e. depression, anxiety, self esteem and affect) and consequences (life satisfaction, innovativeness, time spent shopping and environmentalism). Design/methodology/approach – Using a convenience sample of 568 adult consumers, this study tests a model in which a set of psychological variables serve as antecedents of materialism and its three facets, which in turn affect a set of cognitive, psychological and behavioral consequences. Findings – Results indicate that specific facets have more weight than others, depending on the nature of the needs individuals seek to fulfill through possessions, or their resulting behaviors and cognitions. Results validate the view of materialism as a coping mechanism, but also show that the consequences of materialism can be both positive and negative depending on their underlying facet. Research limitations/implications – This study used a convenience sample, which might affect the generalizability of its findings. The materialism centrality subscale showed a lower than desirable level of reliability. Future research might consider using the longer, 6-item version of this sub-scale. Practical implications – This study helps marketers identify the circumstances under which materialism can lead to negative or positive consequences. Marketers should be careful when designing messages that make unrealistically strong associations between consumption and happiness, positive emotions, self-worth and satisfaction with life. Social implications – The negative social and personal consequences of materialism call for the formulation of policies designed to reduce them, and marketers’ responsibility to consumers’ well-being, especially among potentially vulnerable segments of the population. Originality/value – This study provides an in-depth analysis of the materialism construct, its antecedents and outcomes. It advances our understanding of how materialism works by examining each facet separately and how it is related to the various psychological antecedents and consumer behavior outcomes.

Positive Schools

2009 ◽  
pp. 560-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Scott Huebner ◽  
Rich Gilman ◽  
Amy L. Reschly ◽  
Russell Hall
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Satisfaction ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Attitudes Toward School ◽  
School Based ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Definition Of

This chapter defines positive schools as ones in which students experience predominantly positive subjective well-being in the form of positive emotions and positive attitudes toward school (i.e., school satisfaction). Following a definition of positive subjective well-being, measurement issues are discussed. Subsequently, research on the correlates of positive school satisfaction is discussed, including presumed antecedents and consequences of individual differences in school satisfaction among children of elementary and secondary school age. Key features of positive schools are identified and several examples of empirically validated, school-based intervention programs that influence students' subjective well-being are given. Finally, implications for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Der Zusammenhang von positivem und negativem Interaktionsverhalten in der Partnerschaft mit Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und Trennungsabsichten

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-104
Author(s):  
Fridtjof W. Nussbeck ◽  
Peter Hilpert ◽  
Guy Bodenmann
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dyadic Coping ◽  
Positive Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Interaction ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Interaction Behavior

In this study, we focus on self-reported negative and positive interaction behavior and their relationship with one’s own relationship satisfaction and intention to separate, controlling for perceived stress, well-being and satisfaction with life. Our aim is to analyze if negative or positive interaction behavior is more predictive for relationship satisfaction and intention to separate. For this purpose, we examined N = 2,583 married participants. Results indicate that negative and positive behaviors predict relationship satisfaction and intention to separate beyond the prediction by control variables. Comparing two forms of positive behavior (1. dyadic coping, 2. positive interaction behavior), dyadic coping was a better predictor of relationship satisfaction than positive interaction behavior. In sum, results show the importance of positive behavior for relationship quality in a convenience sample of married subjects. Implications for counseling, therapy, and future research are discussed. Zusammenfassung In dieser Studie wird der Zusammenhang von selbsteingeschätztem negativem und positivem Interaktionsverhalten mit der eigenen Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und Trennungsabsichten unter Kontrolle der Einflüsse von erlebtem Stress, allgemeinem Wohlbefinden und Lebenszufriedenheit analysiert. Hauptziel ist die Prüfung der Frage, ob negatives oder positives Interaktionsverhalten prädiktiver für die Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und die Trennungsabsichten ist. Dazu wurden N = 2‘583 verheiratete Personen zu ihrer Partnerschaft befragt. Die Resultate zeigen, dass selbsteingeschätztes eigenes negatives und positives Verhalten wie erwartet über die Kontrollvariablen hinaus mit Partnerschaftszufriedenheit und Trennungsabsichten zusammenhängt. Beim Vergleich der beiden untersuchten Bestandteile des positiven Verhaltens (1. dyadisches Coping; 2. positives Interaktionsverhalten) weist das dyadische Coping stärkere Effekte auf die Partnerschaftszufriedenheit auf, als positives Interaktionsverhalten. Insgesamt belegen die Ergebnisse die Bedeutung des positiven Verhaltens in klinisch unauffälligen Partnerschaftsbeziehungen. Implikationen für die Beratung, Psychotherapie und zukünftige Forschung werden diskutiert.

Editorial: the “nip and tuck” service framework: bright and dark side of beautification/modification services

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodoula H. Tsiotsou ◽  
Philipp Klaus
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Service Framework

Purpose The purpose of this study is to propose a conceptual framework of beautification/modification services, to introduce the special issue on the topic “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall! Examining the Bright and Dark Side of Face and Body Beautification/Modification Services” and to provide a future research agenda. Design/methodology/approach Building on the available literature, the authors developed the “Nip and Tuck” service framework of beautification/modification services depicting the motives, benefits and outcomes while it identifies current industry trends. Findings The authors explore the antecedents and consequences (positive and negative) of consuming face and body beautification/modification services and integrate these in the “Nip and Tuck” service framework. In the framework, the authors acknowledge the critical role of new technologies such as augmented reality apps and the internet in enabling and transforming beautification/modification services into commodities. The framework also identifies the benefits consumers seek and derive from these services while it recognizes current trends that shape the industry. The authors conclude with a set of future research directions that arise from the framework and the papers in the special issue. Practical implications The attained insights are useful to managers of beautification and modification services seeking to understand and satisfy their customers’ needs while securing their well-being. Social implications Understanding the role of beautification and modification services in consumers’ well-being is essential for business managers and policymakers. Originality/value The authors propose a novel, “Nip and Tuck” framework of face and body beautification/modification services and its key antecedents and consequences while considering both their bright and dark sides.

scholarly journals Mindfulness training and employee well-being

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Joelle Mellor ◽  
Leanne Ingram ◽  
Marc Van Huizen ◽  
John Arnold ◽  
Anne-Helen Harding
Keyword(s):  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the effects of mindfulness training (MT) on employee well-being. Mindfulness is the awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, sensations, actions and surroundings in the present moment. Design/methodology/approach – The authors used pre-post training measures and a four-week follow-up on a sample of 23 employees from a UK-based organization. The MT group (n=12) received a weekly two-hour training over eight weeks whilst the control group (n=11) received no training. Qualitative interviews (n=36) were conducted with the MT group at three time points to further assess the subjective experiences of training participants. Findings – Compared to the control group, the MT group significantly increased their mindfulness skills including observing and acting with awareness. Scores on well-being, i.e. satisfaction with life, hope and anxiety also improved and were generally maintained at follow-up. Some improvements were seen in the control group too but there was a larger difference in change scores in the MT group on most variables. Qualitative data show additional benefits of MT such as improved concentration at work and better interpersonal relationships. More practice at home led to greater benefits suggesting a dose-response relationship between the amount of practice and substantial benefits. Research limitations/implications – Inviting participants to have a greater amount of practice between sessions may further increase the benefits of mindfulness. Future research should consider a longer follow-up period to further explore the sustainability of the training benefits. Originality/value – Employing a mixed-method approach, this study showed that MT is a viable psychological intervention for enhancing employee well-being.

scholarly journals Antecedents and consequences of Personal Financial Management Behavior: a systematic literature review and future research agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirti Goyal ◽  
Satish Kumar ◽  
Jing Jian Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the current state of research on Personal Financial Management Behavior (PFMB), with a prime focus on its antecedents and the consequences. By analyzing the research trends, methods, determinants and outcomes, the PFMB literature is synthesized, and agenda for future research is suggested. A framework is presented that portrays PFMB's antecedents and consequences and further specification of the mediation and moderation linkages.Design/methodology/approachThe review is based on 160 articles published during 1970–2020. It follows a systematic approach and presents the definitions and theories of PFMB, publication trends based on time, region, sample population, research designs, data collection and analysis techniques, along with antecedents and outcomes through content analysis.FindingsThe synthesis draws upon various factors affecting PFMB, such as demographics, socio-economic, psychological, social, cultural, financial experience, financial literacy (FL) and technological factors. The prominent outcomes of PFMB include financial satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, quality of life, financial success, happiness, financial vulnerability/resilience and financial well-being. The future research agenda sums up the recommendations in the form of research questions on variables and their linkages, followed by methodological advancements.Originality/valueThis paper covers the scholarly work done in this area in the past 51 years. To the best of authors' knowledge, this is the first attempt to offer a most comprehensive and collective scholarship of this subject. It further gives an extensive future research agenda.

Differences in the Way to Conceive Happiness Relate to Different Reactions to Negative Events

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Fuochi ◽  
Chiara A. Veneziani ◽  
Alberto Voci
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Negative Events ◽  
Orientations To Happiness ◽  
Specific Reactions ◽  
The Way

Abstract. This paper aimed to assess whether differences in the way to conceive happiness, measured by the Orientations to Happiness measure, were associated with specific reactions to negative events. We hypothesized that among orientations to pleasure (portraying hedonism), to meaning (representing a eudaimonic approach to life), and to engagement (derived from the experience of flow), orientation to meaning would have displayed a stronger protective role against recent negative and potentially stressful events. After providing a validation of the Italian version of the Orientations to Happiness measure (Study 1), we performed regression analyses of the three orientations on positive and negative emotions linked to a self-relevant negative event (Study 2), and moderation analyses assessing the interactive effects of orientations to happiness and stressful events on well-being indicators (Study 3). Our findings supported the hypotheses. In Study 2, meaning was associated with positive emotions characterized by a lower activation (contentment and interest) compared to the positive emotions associated with pleasure (amusement, eagerness, and happiness). In Study 3, only meaning buffered the effect of recent potentially stressful events on satisfaction with life and positive affect. Results suggest that orientation to meaning might help individuals to better react to negative events.

Mentoring to Promote Professional Well-being

Relay Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 306-318
Author(s):  
Hatice Karaaslan
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Reflective Dialogue ◽  
Frequent Contact ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Junior Colleague ◽  
One Year ◽  
Personal Reflections

This article elaborates on a follow-up mentoring session conducted with a junior colleague who had frequent contact with me over a period of one year during her coursework as she considered me a senior instructor with substantial research experience. The purpose was to exploit the strategies of advising in a mentoring context utilizing intentional reflective dialogue (IRD) to encourage reflection on professional well-being. To facilitate the process and achieve an in-depth analysis of her level of professional well-being, I employed Seligman’s (2011) PERMA model, explaining professional well-being with reference to its components of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. In the article, I briefly give information on the context and background, the purpose, and the professional well-being model used. I then outline the flow of the session, and point out and discuss how the strategies of advising have been exploited through a series of IRD exchanges in an effort to stimulate an in-depth discussion. Finally, I present my personal reflections as well as the potential implications to be considered while conducting mentor-mentee sessions and improving professional well-being in educational settings.

scholarly journals The Congregational Character Questionnaire: An Initial Empirical Examination of the Significance of Collective Church Character Traits

2021 ◽  
pp. 009164712110219
Author(s):  
T. Ryan Byerly ◽  
Keith J. Edwards ◽  
Peter C. Hill
Keyword(s):  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Character Traits ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Religious Congregations ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Christian Churches

Researchers in several academic disciplines have begun to take an interest in group character traits, including the character traits of religious congregations. This article reports the first empirical studies of congregational virtues. The Congregational Character Questionnaire was developed for measuring 12 different virtues of Christian churches: clinging to apostolic teaching, honoring teachers, prayerfulness, hopefulness, discipleship, emotional supportiveness, material supportiveness, spiritual equality, unity, submission, peace with the world, and spreading the faith. The instrument was then used with an online sample ( N = 530) to study how congregants’ perceptions of their congregation’s virtuousness related to congregants’ evaluations of their congregation, participation in their congregation, as well as congregants’ satisfaction with life, presence of meaning in life, and religious well-being. Results indicated that congregants’ overall perceptions of congregational virtuousness were significantly positively related to all of these dependent variables. These results help to reveal the important role that congregational character may play in the experience of congregants. Directions for future research in this area are outlined.

scholarly journals Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor M. Dattilo ◽  
Randal S. Olshefski ◽  
Leena Nahata ◽  
Jennifer A. Hansen-Moore ◽  
Cynthia A. Gerhardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Young Adult Survivors ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer ◽  
Linear Regressions

Abstract Purpose Young individuals face a variety of developmental tasks as they mature into adulthood. For survivors of childhood cancer, growing up may be more difficult due to their illness and late effects from treatment. This study is the first to quantitatively examine perceptions of maturity and how these perceptions contribute to satisfaction with life among young adult survivors of childhood cancer. Methods Ninety survivors of childhood cancer (Mage = 29.8; 7–37 years post-diagnosis) were recruited to complete online surveys on how mature they felt relative to peers, their perceived maturity on three domains (financial, personal, social), and life satisfaction. Results Most survivors (62%; n = 56) felt they grew up faster than their peers, and over half (56%; n = 50) felt more mature. Perceived maturity was high on all three domains, but brain tumor survivors reported significantly lower maturity than other survivors (d = 0.76–1.11). All maturity domains were positively associated with life satisfaction (r = .49–.56). Hierarchical linear regressions indicated that 44% of the variance in life satisfaction was explained by perceptions of growing up slower (β =  − 1.08, p = .004) and marginally by greater perceived personal maturity (β = 0.45, p = .061). Conclusions Childhood cancer can influence development, with most survivors feeling that they grew up faster and were more mature than peers. Personal maturity was related to life satisfaction, with survivors of brain tumors or those who felt they grew up slower at greatest risk for lower life satisfaction. Future research and clinical practice should consider survivors’ development and maturation across the life span to promote overall well-being.

scholarly journals Correlates of social media fatigue and academic performance decrement

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aqdas Malik ◽  
Amandeep Dhir ◽  
Puneet Kaur ◽  
Aditya Johri
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

PurposeThe current study aims to investigate if different measures related to online psychosocial well-being and online behavior correlate with social media fatigue.Design/methodology/approachTo understand the antecedents and consequences of social media fatigue, the stressor-strain-outcome (SSO) framework is applied. The study consists of two cross-sectional surveys that were organized with young-adult students. Study A was conducted with 1,398 WhatsApp users (aged 19 to 27 years), while Study B was organized with 472 WhatsApp users (aged 18 to 23 years).FindingsIntensity of social media use was the strongest predictor of social media fatigue. Online social comparison and self-disclosure were also significant predictors of social media fatigue. The findings also suggest that social media fatigue further contributes to a decrease in academic performance.Originality/valueThis study builds upon the limited yet growing body of literature on a theme highly relevant for scholars, practitioners as well as social media users. The current study focuses on examining different causes of social media fatigue induced through the use of a highly popular mobile instant messaging app, WhatsApp. The SSO framework is applied to explore and establish empirical links between stressors and social media fatigue.

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