Influences in children's materialism: a conceptual framework
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to answer two questions: According to research carried out in the last decades, what are the factors that influence materialism in children? And, can these factors be classified in a comprehensive conceptual framework?
Design/methodology/approach
The paper reviews the most cited articles on the topic published in academic journals during the last 35 years, as well as a selection of articles in specific journals published during the last ten years.
Findings
A conceptual framework is provided which classifies the factors in three groups: individual factors, semi-contextual factors (family related) and contextual factors (external influences).
Practical implications
The classification helps to understand how the factors relate to each other, and is intended to be a tool for parents, educators and policy makers willing to understand how to deal effectively with materialism in children.
Originality/value
As far as is known, this paper is the first attempt to classify the factors that influence materialism in children in a conceptual framework.
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Acknowledgements
Received 18 March 2013 Revised 30 June 2013 Accepted 22 July 2013
Citation
Francisco Dávila, J. and Casabayó, M. (2013), "Influences in children's materialism: a conceptual framework", Young Consumers, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 297-311. https://doi.org/10.1108/YC-03-2013-00346
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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