The Nature o

Materialism
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PREPARED BY: SIR KENNETH BENEDICTO

 Materialism purports that all that is
found in the universe is matter which is
the substance of nature It suggests
therefore that material possession is all
that matters most Success, happiness
and the essence of individual existence
are gauged by material prosperity
which one has gained in a lifetime.
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 Reasons for
Materialism
Material possessions provide several effects on the
individual whether it is personal, intellectual or
emotional. Varied motivations agitate the individual
to pursue more and amass more of the money,
gadgets, vehicles, jewelry and the like regardless of
their realistic needs.
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 Consumerism is motivated by
the following reasons:
● It is alleged that material possessions provide these individuals with
a feeling of security as their money and property provide them with
tangible assets.
● It is alleged that wealth gives them a sense of well-being as they
alleged that this material wealth provides them with happiness.
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 Consumerism is motivated by
the following reasons:
● It is alleged that material wealth boosts their self-esteem and
self-confidence as they believe that they possess those assets
that everybody has.
● It is alleged that cherished wealth provides an individual with
more friends and relationships through greater interaction.
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 Concept
of Self-
Gift
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 The Self is the primary object of one's journey through
life. It is interesting enough to know that one desires to
work for personal consumption and gratification.
However, the act and behavior of collecting goods and
providing gifts to the self is considered as materialism.
This is a way to communicate with the self as influenced
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by one's culture and immediate environment.

 Three factors determine that
self-gifts are revelations of an
●individual's materialism:
Materialism is often associated with self-centeredness.
● Materialists define success according to how much wealth and
property was amassed.
● Materialists believe that happiness results from the relationship
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between buying and consumption.

 The Correlates of
Materialism
1. Materialism and happiness
reportedly do not go well together as
2. Materialism and self-esteem
show an inverted relationship.
was shown that people who value
possessions and material wealth
over other more significant life goals 3. Materialism and financial
are said to be less happy and are stability show an inverted
more prone to depression; relationship as well.
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 The Correlates of
Materialism
4. Materialism and well-being manifest
opposite relationship as individuals
practicing this principle tend to isolate
themselves from the significant others
as they continue try to derive
gratification from amassing objects
rather than interacting with the people
around them.
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5. Materialism and self-concept prove
how insecurity motivates people to
work so hard for material possessions
as the same wealth becomes their
source of security.
6. Materialism and lack of
engagement mean losing one's ability
to empathize with others as they
become callous to other people's
needs.
 According to Gregoire (2017)
materialism makes people unhappy
for theculture
Consumer following reasons:
may be harming individual well-being.
 Materialistic values are linked to Type-A behavior.
 Money really can't buy you happiness.
 Materialism could ruin your relationships.
 Consumer cultures may breed narcissistic personalities.
 Consumerism is fueled by insecurity.
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 The Pursuit of
Happiness
Below are various ways to appreciate our own uniqueness and be genuinely joyous
about it.

1. Learn to share your blessings no matter how simple it is

2. Improve your self-esteem and self-worth by engaging in worthwhile activities;
3. Learn to communicate and relate with people around you,
4. Take time to appreciate the beauty of life and God's creations,
5. Be grateful to those who compliment you by returning the favor
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 The Pursuit of
Happiness
6. Focus on your strengths and not on your flaws;
7. Stop projecting on media accounts about what you have and others do not,
8. Learn to let go of things that are not significantly needed;
9. Develop a mantra to counter the negativities entering your thoughts; and
10. Stop brewing on negativities and on hurtful past. Focus on the future and
what you can do to be productive and happy
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Thank you!
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