Setting science free from materialism.

FORMULATION AND PREPARATION OF A NOVEL DUST FREE FAST SETTING DENTAL ALGINATE IMPRESSION MATERIAL

Abstract: A novel dust free alginate impression material was formulated and prepared, comprising an alginate polyvinylpyrrolidone and tetraflouroethylene resins, a mixture of liquid paraffin and dimethylpolysiloxane oil as the dust generation controlling agents and processed diatomaceous earth filler which was obtained from Iranian ore. No dusting was detected during the mixing of the powde...

Interpersonal influences on adolescent materialism: A new look at the role of parents and peers

What causes adolescents to be materialistic? Prior research shows parents and peers are an important influence. Researchers have viewed parents and peers as socialization agents that transmit consumption attitudes, goals, and motives to adolescents. We take a different approach, viewing parents and peers as important sources of emotional support and psychological well-being, which increase self...

Growing up in a Material World: Age Differences in Materialism in Children and Adolescents

We examine age differences in materialism with children and adolescents 8–18 years old. In study 1, we find materialism increases from middle childhood to early adolescence and declines from early to late adolescence. Further, we find that age differences are mediated by changes in self-esteem occurring from middle childhood through adolescence. In study 2, we prime self-esteem to obtain furthe...

Dialectical Materialism and Developments in Contemporary Science

What is materialism? Testing two dominant perspectives on materialism in the marketing literature

Materialism is defined as the importance an individual attaches to worldly possessions, which has been considered as an important construct in consumer behavior and marketing literature. There are two dominant perspectives on individual materialism in the marketing literature that focus on (1) personality traits or (2) individual personal values. However, several scholars have questioned the af...