Materialism – Part 3

Happiness

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 "Happiness".

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each statement.
1. I have all the things I really need to enjoy life.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
2. My life would be better if I owned certain things I don’t have.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
3. I wouldn’t be any happier if I owned nicer things.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
4. I’d be happier if I could afford to buy more things.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
5. It sometimes bothers me quite a bit that I can’t afford to buy all the things I’d like.*
Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
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Happiness