Cosmic awe, self-esteem, and materialism: the effects of awe and self-esteem on materialist values and beliefs

dc.contributor.advisor	Watson, David
dc.contributor.author	McCurdy, Emmett
dc.date.accessioned	2020-06-03
dc.date.accessioned	2022-05-31T01:00:01Z
dc.date.available	2022-05-31T01:00:01Z
dc.date.issued	2020
dc.description	Presented in absentia on April 27, 2020 at "Student Research Day" at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. (Conference cancelled)
dc.description.abstract	Experiencing awe (a self transcendent shift in perspective) has been shown to increase generosity, spirituality, and prosociality, reduce tribalism, and reduce inclination towards conspicuous consumption. The present research aims to investigate the effects of experiencing awe on individuals’ endorsement of materialistic values and beliefs through an online experimental design. It is hypothesized that induction of awe will result in decreased endorsement of materialism, as the self-transcendental nature of the experience minimizes self-focused goals and encourages greater prosocial and achievement motivations.
dc.format.extent	2.21MB
dc.format.mimetype	PDF
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/1575
dc.language	English
dc.language.iso	en
dc.rights	All Rights Reserved
dc.subject	self-diminishing awe
dc.subject	materialism
dc.title	Cosmic awe, self-esteem, and materialism: the effects of awe and self-esteem on materialist values and beliefs	en
dc.type	Student Presentation
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