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

唯物主义显示了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。医学家庭治疗是一种系统的生物心理社会模型，用于帮助遇到健康问题的个人及其家人。这项研究探讨了物质主义生活方式如何影响身体健康。分层多元回归显示物质主义和身体健康的统计意义微不足道。然而，自我报告的财务状况和咨询在统计上都是身体健康的显着预测因素。通过系统的视角看待唯物主义，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。