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Purchases can vary in the degree to which they are tangible objects that you obtain and keep in your possession (material) versus intangible events that you live through (experiential). This is based on how the individual perceives what is bought, but below are some examples of how purchases are placed on the material/experiential scale.

For instance, clothing, jewelry and accessories might be considered PURELY MATERIAL purchases. Additionally, dining experiences, vacations, and concerts might be considered PURELY EXPERIENTIAL purchases.

Please think of the last time you spent between $10 to $1000 of your own money on a purchase that meets the following criteria: You would categorize it as a PURELY MATERIAL purchase. You bought the PURELY MATERIAL to increase your happiness.

In the space below please provide a description of the purchase.



Please answer the following questions regarding your purchase:

Compared to how you felt right before you spent your money, how much happier were you right after your purchase?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How much has this purchase contributed to your overall life's happiness?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How much do you think this purchase increased your overall life satisfaction?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

To what extent did you experience anxiety or stress when making this purchase?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How emotionally difficult was it for you to make this purchase?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How guilty did you feel about making this purchase?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

To what extent was this purchase beneficial to someone besides yourself?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

To what extent did this purchase make someone else's life better?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

To what extent did this purchases allow you to express one of your life values?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How much was this purchase a true expression of who you are?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

To what extent did this purchase reflect your true identity?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How much did this purchase provide a lasting memory?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

To what extent did this purchase give you positive memories?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How much did this purchase allow you to relate to others in a meaningful way?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

To what extent did this purchase help to make new friends or strengthen existing friendships?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How much did this purchase increase your social contacts?
Not at all   1   2   3   4   5   6   7Very much

How would you desribe your purchase?

What was the total cost of the purchase that you just described? (i.e., It is $150 dollars. Please put 150)

When did the purchase occur? Please enter the number of days
(i.e., If you made the purchase 3 days ago, please put 3)

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