Many Americans more consumeristic than content

Religious service attendance is correlated to embracing a consumeristic mindset. Those who attend more than once a week are the most likely to say shopping makes them feel worthwhile (61 percent) and they know they are getting ahead when they have nice things (56 percent). They are also among the most likely to say they are driven to accumulate nice things (61 percent) and like to have the latest technology (55 percent). “The most devout practitioners of faith typically are better able to avoid vices. Yet we see that those attending religious services the most often also are the most likely to want to be overachievers in consuming nice things,” Scott McConnell said.

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By Aaron Earls, posted November 19, 2024 in Culture, Lifeway

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, many Americans may find meaning and purpose while they’re picking up gifts for others and themselves.

A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level of agreement with 10 statements related to issues of consumerism and contentment. Most Americans find themselves with a mix of values. Around 3 in 10 are closer to either extreme – 29 percent would be classified as prolific consumers, and 32 percent are truly content.

“As people describe the things and experiences they have and their attitude about getting more, their stories include a wide variety of perspectives,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research. “So, we can be assured that on the biggest shopping days of the year such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there will be large numbers of Americans enjoying the search for better things but also large numbers very happy to sit it out.” More Here

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