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What role do siblings and parents play in the development of self-identity?
What role do siblings and parents play in the development of self-identity?
- They have no impact on self-identity.
- They shape and influence the development of self-identity. (correct)
- They solely determine a person's career choices.
- They only affect social relationships outside the family.
How does clothing serve as a form of self-expression?
How does clothing serve as a form of self-expression?
- Clothing can only signify social status.
- Clothing has no connection to personal feelings.
- Clothing choices reflect personal preferences and identity. (correct)
- Clothing is primarily about comfort, not expression.
In what way can a home be considered an extension of self?
In what way can a home be considered an extension of self?
- Experiences within a home are often disconnected from identity.
- The home contains memories that shape a person's identity. (correct)
- A home solely represents financial status.
- A home lacks any personal significance.
What does the symbolic significance of clothing affect?
What does the symbolic significance of clothing affect?
How can pets contribute to a person's identity?
How can pets contribute to a person's identity?
What role do material possessions play in society as described?
What role do material possessions play in society as described?
How can the desire for material possessions affect an individual's work ethic?
How can the desire for material possessions affect an individual's work ethic?
What is a characteristic of a materialistic person?
What is a characteristic of a materialistic person?
What potential negative effect can occur from a lack of material possessions?
What potential negative effect can occur from a lack of material possessions?
What critical question should one consider before making a purchase?
What critical question should one consider before making a purchase?
What happens to the importance of material possessions as people grow older?
What happens to the importance of material possessions as people grow older?
Why might material possessions hold higher value in a person's life?
Why might material possessions hold higher value in a person's life?
How do the possessions of a deceased person impact their loved ones?
How do the possessions of a deceased person impact their loved ones?
Which of the following is considered the innermost part of our material self?
Which of the following is considered the innermost part of our material self?
What is a common behavior regarding body parts in relation to material self?
What is a common behavior regarding body parts in relation to material self?
What can material possessions represent in relation to an individual?
What can material possessions represent in relation to an individual?
What type of attachment can people have to their body?
What type of attachment can people have to their body?
What may cause a person to invest in their body?
What may cause a person to invest in their body?
What does the material self refer to according to William James?
What does the material self refer to according to William James?
According to Russel Belk, what is a significant aspect of our identity related to possessions?
According to Russel Belk, what is a significant aspect of our identity related to possessions?
What does the concept 'we are what we have' imply about consumer culture?
What does the concept 'we are what we have' imply about consumer culture?
At what stage do individuals begin to distinguish between self and possessions?
At what stage do individuals begin to distinguish between self and possessions?
How might consumer culture influence a person's sense of self?
How might consumer culture influence a person's sense of self?
What critical appraisal is encouraged regarding the material self?
What critical appraisal is encouraged regarding the material self?
What is implied by labeling possessions as 'the label “mine”'?
What is implied by labeling possessions as 'the label “mine”'?
The distinction from self and environment starts primarily during which stage?
The distinction from self and environment starts primarily during which stage?
Flashcards
Material self
Material self
Objects, places, or people considered extensions of one's identity.
Consumer Culture's role
Consumer Culture's role
Consumer culture shapes our sense of self and identity.
Self-identification with possessions - Infancy
Self-identification with possessions - Infancy
Making a distinction between self, environment, and others (possessions) begins early in life.
Materialism and Self
Materialism and Self
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Russel Belk's view
Russel Belk's view
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Critical appraisal of self as a consumer
Critical appraisal of self as a consumer
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Individual vs. environment
Individual vs. environment
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Introduction of the material self
Introduction of the material self
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Symbolic significance of clothes
Symbolic significance of clothes
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Clothes and self-expression
Clothes and self-expression
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Immediate family and self
Immediate family and self
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Home as an extension of self
Home as an extension of self
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Pets as symbolic identity
Pets as symbolic identity
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Status Symbol
Status Symbol
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Materialism
Materialism
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Materialistic Person
Materialistic Person
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Material Possessions and Motivation
Material Possessions and Motivation
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Loss of Material Possessions and Mental Health
Loss of Material Possessions and Mental Health
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Importance of Material Possession with Age
Importance of Material Possession with Age
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Material Possession and Happiness
Material Possession and Happiness
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Sentimental Value of Possessions
Sentimental Value of Possessions
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Body and Material Self
Body and Material Self
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Insurance of Body Parts
Insurance of Body Parts
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Self-Concept and Possessions
Self-Concept and Possessions
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Preferential Attachment
Preferential Attachment
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Material Self Composition
Material Self Composition
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Study Notes
Understanding the Self: The Material/Economic Self
- The material self, according to William James, includes objects, places, or people seen as extensions of one's identity.
- Possessions are viewed as part of one's self-concept.
- Belk (1988) posits that "we regard our possessions as part of ourselves".
- Identity formation begins in infancy, differentiating self from environment and others.
- Material possessions can be associated with significant events, achievements, and people, gaining value throughout life.
- Possessions can represent the individual, even after death. Examples include a beloved chair, vehicle, pet, or book.
- These possessions can be symbols of the owner's past, self-concept, and future.
Composition of the Material Self
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Body: Core element of the material self, integral to survival.
- Individuals invest in physical well-being (health, fitness).
- The body is a crucial part of our material self, and we're directly attached to it.
- We strive to keep it functioning well.
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Clothing: Style and brand choices are significant.
- Clothes influence our attitudes and behaviors.
- Material possessions like clothes, books, beds, cars, houses are part of our self.
- Clothing is seen as self-expression
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Immediate Family: Close relationships significantly impact identity.
- Siblings and parents shape our sense of self.
- Our relationships with immediate family members are a crucial aspect of our identity formation.
- Our experiences, both good and bad, with immediate family members affect our lives and shape our self-concept.
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Home: Represents the earliest and most significant aspect of our selfhood.
- Memories and experiences are often attached to the home.
- The home symbolizes our self and is an extension of us.
Effects of Material Possessions
- Possessions act as status symbols (cars, houses, gadgets, clothing).
- Possessions can reflect hard work and success.
- Prioritizing possessions may drive personal motivation.
- Loss or lack of possessions can be psychologically stressful.
Materialism
- Materialism represents the importance and impact of possessions on the individual.
- Excessive desire for possessions can have negative consequences for individuals.
- Materialistic persons are excessively concerned with acquiring material possessions.
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Explore the concept of the material self as defined by William James and others. This quiz delves into how possessions contribute to our identity and self-concept, and the significance of material items throughout life. Gain insights into the role these possessions play in representing our past, present, and future.
