Zhao, Jiayuan (Lyrid); (2019) Predictors of Materialism in Young Adults: A Relationship Perspective. Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), University College London.

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Aim: To determine how relationship quality, conceptualised across a number of different levels, is related to materialism, including an individual’s relationship to self (self-esteem and attachment), relationships with others (family, peers and intimate partners) and relationships in the broader social context (online and community). Methods: Young adults between 18-30 years old were invited to complete an online self-report questionnaire that assessed materialism, self-esteem, attachment style as well as a number of relationship variables of interest. Results: Low self-esteem, anxious attachment and poor quality of family relationships were significant predictors of higher level of materialism after controlling for demographic and socio-economic variables. Conclusion: This study is the first one in the field to investigate how materialism is related to different types of relationships using an overarching theoretical framework, whilst controlling for a number of individual level demographic and socioeconomic factors. These findings contribute to -and address gaps in- the existing literature, as well as emphasise the need for future longitudinal research to explore the underlying mechanisms and development of materialism.

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