concept   material possessions
16 commonsense assertions
Cultures (16) • Western countries (1) • United States (1) • Consumerist societies (1) • Minimalist communities (1) • Buddhist cultures (1) • Capitalist societies (1) • Western consumerist culture (1) • Buddhist monks (1) • Collectivist cultures (1) • Communal societies (1) • Individualistic cultures (1) • Quaker communities (1) • Simple-living communities (1) • Tribal communities in remote regions (1) • Wealthy societies (1) • Zen Buddhism (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 material possessions Western countries Material possessions are highly valued as a measure of success in Western cultures. 14
2 material possessions United States In the US, success and prosperity are often associated with owning many material possessions. 10
3 material possessions Consumerist societies Material possessions symbolize success and wealth in consumerist societies. 6
4 material possessions Minimalist communities Minimalist communities prioritize owning and using only essential and meaningful possessions and value experiences over material wealth. 4
5 material possessions Buddhist cultures Buddhist cultures emphasize non-attachment and the transient nature of material possessions. 2
6 material possessions Capitalist societies In capitalist societies, material wealth is seen as a defining factor of personal worth and success. 2
7 material possessions Western consumerist culture Material possessions are seen as symbols of success and status in Western consumerist culture. 2
8 material possessions Buddhist monks Buddhist monks live a minimalist lifestyle, rejecting material possessions. 1
9 material possessions Collectivist cultures In collectivist cultures, material possessions are shared and distributed among family members to emphasize familial and communal wealth. 1
10 material possessions Communal societies Communal societies often practice shared ownership and communal use of material possessions. 1
11 material possessions Individualistic cultures In individualistic cultures, material possessions are seen as personal achievements and symbols of individual success. 1
12 material possessions Quaker communities Quaker communities prioritize simplicity and communal support over individual wealth accumulation. 1
13 material possessions Simple-living communities Simple-living communities prioritize non-materialistic experiences and relationships over material possessions, valuing simplicity. 1
14 material possessions Tribal communities in remote regions Tribal communities in remote regions value practical and natural possessions such as tools, clothing, and ceremonial items. 1
15 material possessions Wealthy societies Material possessions are used as a display of wealth and status in wealthy societies. 1
16 material possessions Zen Buddhism Zen Buddhism emphasizes simplicity and minimalism, promoting detachment from material possessions. 1