Materialiasm – Part 2

Acquisition Centrality

This scale was developed by Richins and Dawson (1992). This eighteen-item materialism scale has three “subscales” - Success, Acquisition centrality and Happiness.
The following six statements measure "Acquisition Centrality".

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each statement.
1. I usually buy only the things I need.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
2. I try to keep my life simple, as far as possessions are concerned.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
3. The things I own aren’t all that important to me.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
4. I enjoy spending money on things that aren’t practical.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
5. Buying things gives me a lot of pleasure.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
6. I like a lot of luxury in my life.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
7. I put less emphasis on material things than most people I know.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
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Acquisition Centrality