materialism quiz

Find out the role money, possessions, and status play in your priorities and sense of self-worth.

Answer based on your typical thoughts, feelings, and habits over the past few months – not how you think you should feel or how you would like to see yourself.

1. My opinion of myself rises and falls with how much money I'm earning.
2. I try to spend money in ways that reflect my values and long-term goals.
3. I sometimes shop to improve my mood when I'm feeling down.
4. Shopping for new things is a regular source of excitement for me.
5. Becoming wealthy is one of my most important goals in life.
6. I feel jealous when other people own things I want but cannot afford.
7. I'm willing to donate or get rid of possessions I no longer use.
8. I prefer owning fewer things, even when I can afford more.
9. I sometimes buy things because of the impression they will make on other people.
10. I often find myself thinking about the next thing I want to buy.
11. I judge how well I'm doing by comparing my income, possessions, or lifestyle to what other people have.
12. A sale or good deal often makes me want to buy something I was not planning to buy.
13. I think people would like me more if I were wealthier.
14. Given the choice, I would rather have more free time than earn a higher income.
15. Scrolling social media often makes me want things I had not thought about buying.
16. Using my money to help others often feels more rewarding than buying something for myself.
17. I like having the latest model of a product, such as a phone, car, or television.
18. I can feel content even when I cannot afford everything I want.
19. A simple experience can feel just as valuable to me as a luxurious one.
20. I try to limit how much advertising shapes what I want to buy.
21. My happiest memories usually come from people and experiences, not things I've bought.
22. I don't think someone's wealth or status says much about their worth as a person.
23. Owning nice things makes me feel more successful.
24. The meaning behind a gift matters more to me than how much it costs.
25. The things I own are an important part of my identity.