The collectivistic culture of Pakistan is perforating with hedonic, modern and lavishing values. People are becoming more concerned with material aspirations and accumulation of wealth. The aim of present study is to investigate the relationship between materialism and life satisfaction among Pakistani individuals. A sample of (N=104) Muslim individuals were recruited through random sampling technique from different areas of Karachi city. Their age ranged from 16-46 years (M= 1.60, S.D=.854). The individuals were administered Richins Material values scale (2004) and Diener et al. the Satisfaction with Life Scale (1985). A significant positive relationship was obtained between materialism and life satisfaction (r=.273, p< .01). The future implementation of strategies for promotion of wellbeing of Pakistani individuals is discussed in the light of findings of present study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Review of prior findings
- Method
- Participants
- Materials
- Consent Form
- Demographic Information Sheet
- Materialism Values Scale
- Satisfaction with Life Scale
- Procedure
- Data Analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- Limitations
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the relationship between materialism and life satisfaction among Pakistani adults. It specifically examines this association within the context of Pakistani society, where the influence of Western values on traditional collectivistic culture is becoming increasingly apparent.
- The impact of materialism on psychological well-being
- The influence of cultural context on the relationship between materialism and life satisfaction
- The role of religious beliefs and practices in shaping individuals' views on materialism and life satisfaction
- The potential implications of materialistic aspirations for the psychological condition of individuals in Pakistani society.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Introduction chapter provides background information on the increasing prevalence of materialistic values in Pakistani society and the growing focus on material possessions. The chapter also reviews the existing literature on materialism and its relationship with psychological well-being.
The Review of prior findings chapter presents an overview of previous research examining the link between materialism and life satisfaction. It discusses the conflicting results from studies conducted in different cultural contexts.
The Method chapter outlines the methodology employed in the study, including details about the participants, materials used, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this study are materialism, life satisfaction, Muslim, Karachi, Pakistan, and the impact of cultural changes on individual psychology. The research explores the complex relationship between materialism and individual well-being, considering the unique cultural context of Pakistani society.
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- Afreen Faiza (Author), 2017, An Investigation of Materialism and Life Satisfaction, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/512020
