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The Dual Model of Materialism: Success Versus Happiness Materialism on Present and Future Life Satisfaction

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  • M. Joseph Sirgy

    (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)

  • Grace B. Yu

    (Duksung Women’s University)

  • Dong-Jin Lee

    (Yonsei University)

  • Mohsen Joshanloo

    (Keimyung University)

  • Michael Bosnjak

    (University of Trier)

  • Jinfeng Jiao

    (Binghamton University)

  • Ahmet Ekici

    (Bilkent University)

  • Eda Gurel Atay

    (University of Oregon)

  • Stephan Grzeskowiak

    (Rouen Business School)

Abstract

Materialism can influence life satisfaction both positively and negatively. We build on the dual model of materialism (Sirgy et al. Social Indicators Research, 110(1), 349-366, 2013) to make the case that two dimensions of materialism—success and happiness—may influence life satisfaction differently. Success materialism (wealth and material possessions is a sign of success in life) may influence life satisfaction positively, whereas happiness materialism (wealth and material consumption is a sign of happiness in life) may influence life satisfaction negatively. Success materialism contributes to life satisfaction because it serves to boost economic motivation and causing a rise in future satisfaction with their standard of living, which in turn contributes to future life satisfaction. Happiness materialism, in contrast, influences life satisfaction adversely through two paths. One path involves dissatisfaction with standard of living, which in turn influences life satisfaction in a negative way. The other negative path involves dissatisfaction with other life domains; that is, happiness materialism detracts from life satisfaction by undermining satisfaction in other life domains such as financial life, family life, social life, etc. Data from a large-scale representative survey of 7599 German adults provided good support for the hypotheses and more.

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  • M. Joseph Sirgy & Grace B. Yu & Dong-Jin Lee & Mohsen Joshanloo & Michael Bosnjak & Jinfeng Jiao & Ahmet Ekici & Eda Gurel Atay & Stephan Grzeskowiak, 2021. "The Dual Model of Materialism: Success Versus Happiness Materialism on Present and Future Life Satisfaction," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 16(1), pages 201-220, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ariqol:v:16:y:2021:i:1:d:10.1007_s11482-019-09763-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s11482-019-09763-8
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