Reeve-Mates, Christopher; (2020) Exploring the relationship between materialistic values and low subjective wellbeing. What are the mediating and moderating variables? Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), UCL (University College London).

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Abstract

Research consistently finds an association between materialistic values and low wellbeing. The mechanisms behind this relationship, however, are not well understood. As such the present project undertook the following aims. Aims: 1) To determine if the association between materialistic values and low wellbeing is moderated by holding conflicting, universalistic, values 2) To determine if materialistic values serve as a partial mediator between on-going life stressors and low wellbeing Method: The project utilised a secondary data analysis design using structural equation modelling to perform confirmatory factor analyses and moderation and mediation analyses. Results: The results of the analysis found that conflicting values moderated the relationship between materialism and low wellbeing, finding a positive association between holding both materialistic and universalistic values and wellbeing. Materialism also partially mediated the relationship between life stressors and wellbeing. Discussion: The results are discussed in relation to social determination theory and the human values literature noting in particular the novel finding that the interaction of conflicting values reduces the impact of materialism on wellbeing. Issues with the methodology are discussed and the potential for future research is highlighted

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