• Engelsk
  • Uddannelse: HHX
  • Karakter: 10 tal
  • Ord: 956

Indledning
Materialism is overall a lifestyle with a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being, and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter.

It’s a firm belief that only material things exist. It’s also a way of thinking making lots of money, and spending it on products makes us happy, loved, and esteemed.

Research shows the more that people value materialistic aspirations and goals, the lower their happiness and life satisfaction and the fewer pleasant emotions they experience day to day.

Strong materialistic values also influence social relationships, and it can affect other people’s well-being.

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Uddrag
This essay analyses the possible effects of materialism on Americans and American society and offers solutions to counter the development.

There are different possible effects of materialism on the Americans. It effects people different sad, unhappy and can cost an obsessing with buying new products.

Some people experience fewer positive emotions, are less satisfied with life, and suffer higher levels of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. For instance, people focus more on material things, when they feel insecure.

People buy new things all the time, and still are less satisfied with life. It suggests that material things are unlikely to boost our happiness in a sustained or meaningful way.

It can have direct negative effects on a person’s relationships, with a partner, a friend or family. They will find themselves being less interested in social events.

Materialistic couples are unhappier and tend to have more arguments than other couples. Money is the main source of the conflict and arguments.

Materialism will never leave a person feeling truly happy because eventually they will get bored with their newfound possessions and will find themselves wanting more.

They are more concerned with what they do not have, such as new and expensive items, rather than focusing on what they already have, such as a family and a job.