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Materialism has negative effects on individuals and society such as increased psychological problems for children, more crime and corruption, and greater poverty and pollution. It can also lead to diseases of consumerism, harm the economy and spirituality, negatively impact adolescents, and exacerbate global warming.
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Blog slideshare.the higher of materialism
- 1. THE EFFECTS OF MATERIALISM
- 2. • Diseases of Consumerism
- 3. • Psychological Problems of Children
- 6. • The Effects on Adolescents
- 7. •Crime
- 8. •Corruption
- 9. • Poverty
- 10. • Global Warming and Pollution