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The Material Self ( IMPORTANCE OF IT AND MEANING)
- 1. Material Material Self Self The The Laluna, Annie Laluna, Annie• • Yape, Jazzielle Fatima Yape, Jazzielle Fatima • • Geronimo, Leyhane Marielle Geronimo, Leyhane Marielle • • Ariola, Sean Calvin Ariola, Sean Calvin
- 2. Lesson Objective: Lesson Objective: Understandthe meaning of material self. 1. Discuss the concept of materialism. 2. Elaborate on the interrelationship between consumer culture and the material self. 3. Appreciate unique ways to attain happiness. 4.
- 3. What What would you would you doif you do if you won the won the lottery? lottery?
- 4. William William James James Harvard Psychologist inthe late 19th century He wrote “The Principles of Psychology” which stated that Understanding the Self can be explained through: - It’s constituents - The feelings and emotions they arouse - Actions to which they prompt
- 5. Material Material Self Self According to WilliamJames, pertains to the objects, places, or even people which have the label “mine”. These are the tangible things that give us a sense of self or identity. It is composed of our possessions which are viewed as our extended self Consists of the body, clothes, family and home
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- 7. Body Body Innermost layer ofthe material self as we invest most of the time on our body We make sure that our bodies are healthy and every parts of our body functions well Examples: - Diet - Exercise - Insurance
- 8. Clothes represent theself and personality We invest on the things that we wear A factor of consumer decisions in the apparel industry Examples: Clothes Clothes - Following a trend in social media - Wearing the style that fits you
- 9. People that aperson is emotionally and psychologically connected Can affect the development of one’s self and identity Can affect our choices, career paths, and become our inspiration. Example: Family Family - The success of a family member causes us to feel their victory as if we are the one holding the trophy.
- 10. The place whereaspects of your life are developed Experiences in our home shaped our values and beliefs as we grow old A place we feel comfortable in Example: Home Home - Praying before eating is a must inside the household
- 11. Extended Extended Self Self Includes all ofthe people, places, and things that we regard as “ours” To tell if an entity is part of the self, examine the emotional investment and actions given towards it Example: - We give our pets care and attention to make certain that they are always healthy.
- 12. Reasons for Reasons for MaterialSelf Material Self
- 13. It is allegedthat material possessions provide these individuals with a feeling of security as their money and property provide them with tangible assets. It is alleged that wealth gives them a sense of well-being as they alleged that this material wealth provides them with happiness. It is alleged that material wealth boosts their self-esteem and self-confidence as they believe that they possess those assets that not everybody has. It is alleged that cherished wealth provides an individual with more friends and relationships through greater interaction.
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- 15. Can be usedas status symbol Expensive possessions may make people conclude a high social status Helps in improving the self esteem and confidence of one person Reflection of hardwork and success Material Material Possessions Possessions
- 16. The more material possessions,the more acceptance and approval from other people Example: Material Material Possessions Possessions - A person is perceived as rich because he/she owns multiple properties and cars.
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- 18. Is the importancepeople give to material possessions Mass Media greatly affects our desire for material things Being Materialistic means having high level of materialism Loss of material possessions may lead to anxiety, insecurity, depression and other negative effects. Materialism Materialism
- 19. NEEDS - thingsfor survival WANTS - things that we desire but is not necessarily needed Materialism Materialism
- 20. Influences how an individualchooses to but the things they need and the things they want Self and Self and Identity Identity
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- 22. Defined as thecharacteristics that determine and reflect how consumers make choices with regard to buying patterns and consumption behavior. Personality traits of each individual influences the pattern of consumer purchase. Consumer Consumer Personality Personality
- 23. A culture focusedon the purchase and consumption of goods and services in society. Describes a lifestyle that is hyper-focused on spending money to buy material or goods. NECESSITY considered the mother of consumption Consumer Consumer Culture Culture
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- 25. The human desireto own and obtain products and goods excess of one's basic needs. A theory which tells that a country who consumes goods and services in large quantities will be better off economically. Consumerism Consumerism
- 26. Advantages Disadvantages improve economy canworsen income inequality leads to better standard of iving can lead to excessive spending Consumerism Consumerism
- 27. The psychological dysfunction orimpairment in functioning caused by strong desire of material possessions. Characterized as obsessions in shopping and buying behaviors that can cause negative consequences Compulsive Compulsive Buying Buying Behavior Behavior
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- 29. Learn to shareyour blessings no matter how simple it is; 1. Improve your self-esteem and self-worth by engaging in worthwhile activities; 2. Learn to communicate and relate with people around you; 3. Take time to appreciate the beauty of life and God’s creations; 4. Be grateful to those who compliment you by returning the favor; 5. Ways to attain happiness Ways to attain happiness
- 30. 6. Focus onyour strengths and not on your flaws; 7. Stop projecting on media accounts about what you have and others do not; 8. Learn to let go of things that are not significantly needed; 9. Develop a mantra to counter the negativity entering your thoughts; and 10. Stop brewing on negativity and on hurtful past. Focus on the future and what you can do to be productive and happy. Ways to attain happiness Ways to attain happiness
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- 32. A Harvard Psychologist AHarvard Psychologist who wrote the " The who wrote the " The Principles of Psychology" Principles of Psychology" _______ _____ _______ _____
- 33. A Harvard Psychologist AHarvard Psychologist who wrote the " The who wrote the " The Principles of Psychology" Principles of Psychology" _______ _____ _______ _____ William James William James
- 34. The innermost layerof The innermost layer of the material self the material self ____ ____
- 35. The innermost layerof The innermost layer of the material self the material self ____ ____ Body Body
- 36. Reflection of hardwork Reflectionof hardwork and success and success ________ ________ __________ __________
- 37. Reflection of hardwork Reflectionof hardwork and success and success ________ ________ __________ __________ Material Material Possession Possession
- 38. Human desire toown and Human desire to own and obtain products and obtain products and goods excess of one's goods excess of one's basic needs basic needs ___________ ___________
- 39. Human desire toown and Human desire to own and obtain products and obtain products and goods excess of one's goods excess of one's basic needs basic needs ___________ ___________ Consumerism Consumerism
- 40. The importance people Theimportance people give to material give to material possessions possessions ___________ ___________
- 41. The importance people Theimportance people give to material give to material possessions possessions ___________ ___________ Materialism Materialism
- 42. A culture focusedon the A culture focused on the purchase and purchase and consumption of goods and consumption of goods and services in society services in society ________ ________ _______ _______
- 43. A culture focusedon the A culture focused on the purchase and purchase and consumption of goods and consumption of goods and services in society services in society ________ ________ _______ _______ Consumer Culture Consumer Culture
- 44. Thank You for ThankYou for Listening! Listening!