Material Self PDF

MATERIAL SELF MATERIAL SELF William James Objects Places People MATERIAL SELF MINE William James  MATERIAL SELF William James Subclasses of the Material Self Bodily Self Extracorporeal Self Physical Ownership Psychological Ownersh...

MATERIAL SELF MATERIAL SELF William James Objects Places People MATERIAL SELF MINE William James  MATERIAL SELF William James Subclasses of the Material Self Bodily Self Extracorporeal Self Physical Ownership Psychological Ownership Pet Favorites: Possessions Places, People, Home town Possessions, Work, etc. Work POSSESSIONS Something you own, whether bought or gifted. POSSESSION Possessions have meaning POSSESSION There is danger in possession POSSESSION Shrinkage of Personality Sorrow a person experiences when losing a personal possession POSSESSION Types of Purchases Material Experiential For acquiring For acquiring life tangible experiences possessions MATERIALISM Importance a consumer attaches to worldly possessions. ECONOMIC SELF Economic activity resulting from individual self-interests.  NEEDS Definition Basic life requirements need to be met to survive Nature Represents Survival Change Limited Necessity Essential None Non-fulfillment Can result to disease or death  WANTS Definition Goods or services that are not essential Nature Represents Survival Change Unlimited Desire Non-essential Constant Non-fulfillment Can result to disappointment CONSUMER BEHAVIOR Actions and decisions that people or households make when choosing, buying, using, and disposing of a product of service CONSUMERISM Belief and practice of buying and consuming goods and services in large quantities  CONSUMERISM Roles to Self What we Buy How We Behave What We Value Encourages Advertising and A mindset where purchase and marketing one’s self-esteem is services campaigns depict tied to their ability to ideal lifestyle acquire and display associated with product products CONSUMER CULTURE Concept of material culture where values, attitudes, behaviors, and activities are defined by our ability to consume goods and services CONSUMER CULTURE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRZ2uccNVfo