The Material

Self
The Material
Self
This refers to everything
that an individual considers
to be his or hers, not only
his or her body or material
possessions but also his or
her reputation and beliefs.
 Components of the
01 BODY Material Self
⮚One of the most important tasks of
adolescents is to appreciate and
accept the physical characteristics of
their body.

⮚Generally, girls are more concerned

about the appearance of their body than
boys.

⮚Perceptions about what makes a body

beautiful are usually influenced by the
media.
 Components of the
02 CLOTHES Material Self
⮚Clothing is a form of self-expression.
It is a reflection of oneself.

⮚Adolescents tend to conform to what

their peer groups find fashionable and
attractive.

⮚The style and brand of clothes become

significant symbols, particularly among
adolescents.
 Components of the
03 IMMEDIATE FAMILY Material Self

⮚ What happen to our family

affects us. We feel happy for
their success; sad for their
failure; and we will do
everything to help them
from any disadvantage
situation.
 Components of the
04 HOME Material Self

⮚It is the earliest nest of our selfhood.

⮚We tend to invest in our homes and our

valued possessions are kept in our
homes.

⮚Our experiences were recorded and

marked on particular parts and things in
our homes.
 Possession plays an important role in creating a
sense of self because it involves extended self which
becomes a part of self because of possession and
people wants to fulfill that possession.

POSSESSION
 MATERIALISM

- This refers to giving more importance to material possession than

intangible values.

- A person who is excessively concerned with the acquisition of

material possession is said to be materialistic.
 CONSUMERISM

- This is the consumption of material goods and services in excess of

one’s basic needs.

- Consumerism refers to a tendency of people living in a capitalist

economy to engage in a lifestyle of excessive materialism that
revolves around reflexive, wasteful, or conspicuous
overconsumption.
 How does social media affect our material self?

Smartphone addiction was Millennials sought out

positively related to information about fashion
adolescent materialism. choices from friends,
(Wang, P. Wang, X. et al., celebrities and brands on
2018) social media.

Social media sites are one Media (TV and Internet)

venue for social comparison, strongly inculcates
not only of products materialism in young media
and things but also of users.
appearance and image.
Take-aways