Abstract

Materialism displays the significance a person places on possessions. Prior literature has shown that materialism has had negative implications on health. Medical family therapy is a systemic, biopsychosocial model utilized to aid individuals and their families experiencing health problems. This study explored how living a materialistic lifestyle impacts physical health. A hierarchical multiple regression displayed statistically insignificant findings for materialism and physical health. However, self-reported finances and counseling were both statistically significant predictors of physical health. Looking at materialism through a systemic lens, allowed for a comprehensive conceptualization of physical health problems. Limitations, clinical implications, and future directions are provided.

摘要

唯物主义表现出一个人对财产的重视。先前的文献表明，唯物主义对健康有负面影响。家庭医学治疗是一种系统的，生物心理社会的模型，用于帮助个人及其家人遇到健康问题。这项研究探讨了物质生活如何影响身体健康。分层多元回归显示，对于唯物主义和身体健康，统计学上无关紧要的发现。然而，自我报告的财务和咨询都是身体健康的统计学显着预测指标。通过系统的角度来看唯物主义，可以对身体健康问题进行全面的概念化。提供了局限性，临床意义和未来方向。