Consumer Well-Being: A Typology and Examination of Voluntary Simplicity

In the search for ways to positively influence their well-being, some consumers are turning to acts of voluntary simplicity. Ranging in magnitude, these acts involve intentional reduction of their consumption and dependency in some form. The examination of such activities on one’s well-being begins with the analysis of formal interviews with tiny home owners, who take a holistic approach to voluntary simplicity, towards a framework of typical tiny home owners and discover the motivating factors for such a lifestyle choice. The second step is analyzing how these motivating factors may lead to less holistic activities surrounding voluntary simplicity and their potential to affect one’s well-being. Findings show that concern for a financially secure future and one’s environment are prime motivators for acts of voluntary simplicity, and that these acts do indeed improve the well-being of those engaged in the acts.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D. in Business Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Management

Year dc:date.available

2019

Author dc:creator

• Ezell, Derek

Contributors dc:contributor

• Victoria Bush
• John P. Bentley
• Matthew Shaner

• Environmentalism
• Tiny House
• Voluntary Simplicity
• Well-Being
• Business Administration, Management, and Operations

Repository record dc:identifier

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1580

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:egrove.olemiss.edu:etd-2579