Materialism, Religious Beliefs, and Meaning in Life: A Conflicting Values Perspective
Abstract
I propose to examine students who highly value both religious and materialistic beliefs and if they will experience lowered meaning in life as a result of the potential incompatibility between these value-systems. In many religions, the idea of pursuing personal wealth is potentially incompatible with values associated with religion. This study is among the first to examine how conflicting values influences meaning in life. Based upon empirical evidence, I predict that those who highly value both religious and materialistic beliefs will experience lower meaning in life compared to religious individuals who do not value materialism.
Citation
Dorn, Rachel Emily (2015). Materialism, Religious Beliefs, and Meaning in Life: A Conflicting Values Perspective. Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /164437.