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1. UNPACKING THE SELF:
The Material Self
Understanding the self

3. “Self” is comprised of all that we CAN call ours;
when these things prosper, happiness is
elicited and when they dwindle, we feel “cast
down.”
James, William. 1890
“The self and its selves”

4. Composition of
Material Self
The material self is comprised of: our body,
clothes, immediate family, and home.
Vestibulum
congue
BODY
CLOTHES
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
HOME

5. Body
Your body is your possession

6. Clothes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2_by0rp5q0
Style is symbolic

7. Immediate Family

8. HOME

9. ● People are likely to purchase products that can relate to
their personality. Material possessions signify some
aspects of one’s sense of self and identity.

10. Possessions, tell a lot about their owners.

11. The decisions that go into the purchase of items and
certain services is dependent on a number of factors,
including financial constraints, availability of items and
services, and the influence of family and friends

16. Effects of Material Possessions
Possessions can be used as status and symbols

17. Effects of Material Possessions
Reflection of hardwork and success
Success is measured by material possessions

18. Effects of Material Possessions

19. HOARDERS

20. Compulsive Buying Disorder