Material self Flashcards
1
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- tangible and physical aspects of an individual’s identity and self-concept. It encompasses the possessions, objects, and physical surroundings that are closely associated with a person and contribute to their sense of self,self-expression, and personal identity.
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The Material Self
2
Q
stated that “we regard our possessions as parts of our selves. We are what we have and what we possess”.
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- Belk (1988)
3
Q
The Principles of Psychology
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William James
4
Q
about our bodies, clothes, immediate family, and home.
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The Principles of Psychology, The material self
5
Q
The innermost part of our material self is our body.
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Body
6
Q
The fabric and style of the clothes we wear bring sensations to the body to which directly affect our attitudes and behavior.
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Clothes
7
Q
Third in the hierarchy
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immediate family.
8
Q
is where our heart is. It is the nearest nest of our selfhood.
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Home
9
Q
posits that “… we regard our possessions as part of ourselves. We are what we have and what we posses.”
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Russel Belk (1988)
