Tangible Possessions and the Self - How Objects Reduce Perceived Distance to Their Symbolized Meanings
Journal
NA - Advances in Consumer Research
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2014-10-23
Author(s)
Abstract
Consumers frequently rely on objects for building a sense of self. We examine if and to what extent the tangibility of objects is related to their self-defining function. Specifically, we argue that proximity to tangible objects decreases the perceived distance between an individual's self and the object's meaning.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Advances in Consumer
Publisher
Association for Consumer Research
Volume
42
Start page
660
End page
661
Pages
2
Event Title
Association for Consumer Research North American Conference
Event Location
Baltimore, MD, USA
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
236350