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Materialism And Psychological Well-Being: A Meta-Analytic Study, Kaylene Joy Fellows
Materialism And Psychological Well-Being: A Meta-Analytic Study, Kaylene Joy Fellows
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The scholarly study of materialism is becoming more common in a variety of disciplines. This thesis provides an empirical review of this burgeoning body of literature by conducting a meta-analysis of the relationship between materialism and psychological well-being. A weighted overall effect size from 47 published and unpublished samples indicated that materialism was significantly related to lower psychological well-being. This effect size was modest in strength (r = .159). Materialism scale, psychological scale valance, age of sample, and publication status of the study did not moderate this relationship. Culture did moderate the relationship, with a stronger relationship in individualistic cultures …
The Role Of Trait Forgiveness In Moderating The Relationship Between Materialism And Relationship Instability In Couples, Lance J. Dome
The Role Of Trait Forgiveness In Moderating The Relationship Between Materialism And Relationship Instability In Couples, Lance J. Dome
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With evidence growing of the negative impact materialism exerts on the individual and the marital relationship, this study examines the effects of materialism on the marital relationship as well as the potential moderating effects of forgiveness. Specifically examined is the association between materialism and marital instability considering trait forgiveness as a potential moderating variable. The data for this study were taken from the Flourishing Families Project. Materialism, forgiveness, and marital instability measures with actor effects, partner effects, and moderation effects are analyzed. The findings of this study supported the hypothesis that materialism is related to marital instability and that forgiveness …