Are a materialistic lifestyle and income associated with subjective well-being?

Materialism is the importance a consumer individual attaches to frivolous or unnecessary possessions. Previous research literature shows that there is a negative relationship between materialism and subjective well-being and a positive relationship between income and well-being. The main aim of this study was to examine the relationship between materialism and well-being, income and well-being and to see if there was an interaction between income and materialism. The study used convenience sampling, with 237 participants. Material values of the participants were measured with the Material Values Scale. The subjective well-being of the participants was measured with the Satisfaction With Life Scale. The results were analyzed using correlation matrix and linear multiple regression. Both materialism and income showed a significant relationship with well-being. The interaction between materialism and income on well-being was significant as well, demonstrating that high materialism and low income is associated with lower well-being.

Author dc:creator

• Margrét Hera Hauksdóttir 1994-

Contributors dc:contributor

• Háskólinn í Reykjavík

• Sálfræði
• Efnishyggja
• Vellíðan
• Psychology
• Materialism
• Well-being

Language dc:language.iso

en

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http://hdl.handle.net/1946/30697

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oai:skemman.is:1946/30697