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| Published: August 29, 2024
Relationship of Materialism With Self-esteem and Well-being Among Indian Participants
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Feroze Gandhi College, Raebareli, India
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DIP: 18.01.158.20241203
DOI: 10.25215/1203.158
ABSTRACT
Materialism involves prioritizing the acquisition and possession of tangible goods as a primary life goal. It is often linked to the belief that acquiring and owning physical items is essential for happiness and personal fulfillment. There is a lack of research on materialism in India. This study examined the relationship of materialism with self-esteem and well-being in Indian context. Materialism Value Scale (MVS), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were administered to 65 Indian participants (Mage= 21.12, SD= 3.43). Correlational analysis shows no relation (r= .014, p = .915) between materialism and self-esteem. Moreover, no relationship (r= -.015, p = .906) was found between materialism and well-being. These findings indicate that materialism is not related to self-esteem and well-being in Indian context.
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© 2024, Dixit, S.K.
Received: August 02, 2024; Revision Received: August 26, 2024; Accepted: August 29, 2024
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.158.20241203
10.25215/1203.158
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Published in Volume 12, Issue 3, July-September, 2024