In an age where billionaires and conspicuous consumption are increasingly on display, new Otago-led research shows a simple life really is a happier life. The study led by University of Otago – Ōtākou ...

Materialism is often seen as a driving force in today’s consumer-driven society. People strive to acquire more possessions, usually equating material wealth with success and happiness. However, this ...

Feb. 1 (UPI) --Kidlin's Law says that "if you can clearly write down a problem, you already have half the solution." To understand a problem and move toward its solution, we must first be able to name ...

A comprehensive review of more than 28,000 participants suggests that not all social media use is equal, with problematic and consumption-focused engagement showing the strongest links to ...

In today’s fast-paced world, where economic uncertainty and social pressures collide, Americans find themselves navigating a complex relationship with their possessions. The connection between what we ...

Does your social media feed make you want to scream? Scrolling through an endless stream of shiny, happy people showcasing their new shoes or glamorous adventures leaves us with a nagging sense of ...

A detailed English-language resource exploring consumerism, materialism and new wealth in The Great Gatsby. The resource examines how Fitzgerald uses money, possessions, social display and class ...