Journal article
An Exploratory Look at the Relationship Between Materialistic Values and Goals and Type A Behaviour
Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, Vol.2(2), pp.47-52
2008
Abstract
Previous research in Australia has inferred that materialism and its possession-defined 'Success' subtheme described by Richins and Dawson (1992) has characteristics in common with specific Type A behaviour including competitiveness and aggression. Given that Australian materialists appear to have similar inclinations to their North American counterparts, assumptions by the latter that materialism and Type A behaviour fall under the same cultural value of work and wealth might also be applicable in Australia. Hence, the present study aims to explore the relationship between materialism and Type A behaviour, with psychometric measures of each administered to 193 Australian participants. Scores on Materialism were positively correlated with Type A behaviours, while the Success subscale was only significantly correlated with the second Type A item, assessing competitiveness. However, while materialistic pursuits might provide a culturally sanctioned outlet for competitive behaviours deriving from existing Type A personalities, it could also be argued that contemporary consumer society encourages such behaviours.
Details
- Title
- An Exploratory Look at the Relationship Between Materialistic Values and Goals and Type A Behaviour
- Authors
- Shaun Saunders (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationM W Allen (Author) - University of SydneyKay Pozzebon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
- Publication details
- Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, Vol.2(2), pp.47-52
- Publisher
- Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd.
- Date published
- 2008
- DOI
- 10.1375/prp.2.2.47
- ISSN
- 1834-4909
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449630402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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