materialism quiz

Take this 25-question quiz to explore your relationship with money, possessions, and status. Where do you fall on the materialism scale?

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