Study Set Content:
Many people these days (the most vulnerable is the younger generation) happiness is attached to
buying something
has become an addiction many people have forgotten that there are things in life that can bring true happiness, such as spending time with family and/or friends; to have “me” time; enjoy nature; to read etc.
Consumption
Some material possessions can be perceived as experiences
(Boven, 2005)
Material possessions with sentimental value can provide more happiness
(Boven & Gilovich, 2003)
is when customers make intentional purchases of products, opting for those that have minimal to no negative impact on humans, animals, and the environment.
Responsible Consumerism, or Ethical Consumerism
is the idea that human societies must live and meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable Development
The “official” definition of sustainable development was developed for the first time in the
Brundtland Report in 1987
is a state one
reaches after having
taken care of things and
people generated
products and ideas and
having adapted to the
successes
Integrity
is the
frustration over the
circumstances of one’s
life, social and historical
conditions, nakedness of
existence in the face of
death
Despair
include the need for spiritual quest, ecumenical
worldviews, compassion, service, and inner peace.
Spiritual attributes
Pleasure/pain orientation
Stage 1
Good-child orientation
stage 3
Law and Order orientation
Stage 4
Cost-benefit orientation
Stage 2
Social Contract orientation
Stage 5
Ethical Principle orientation
Stage 6
Cosmic orientation
Stage 7
To avoid pain, punishment or getting caught
1. Pleasure/pain orientation
o gain acceptance and avoid disapproval
3. Good-child orientation
To get rewards
2. Cost-benefit orientation
