Young people, living in underprivileged neighborhood Kanaleneiland, dealing with materialism and (subjective) poverty

Abstract

The findings reveal that authenticity of designer clothes is less important than the appearance of wealth, girls exhibit higher materialistic tendencies influenced by societal pressures, and materialistic behaviors are strongly connected to financial situations and communal needs. Despite limitations such as a small, gender-specific sample and short interview duration, the study provides valuable insights for policymakers and social workers. Future research should include a more diverse sample and longer interviews to deepen the understanding of materialism in disadvantaged youth.