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Acquisitiveness: The Drive to Possess

An in-depth academic exploration of acquisitiveness: its evolutionary origins, psychological theories, assessment scales, and sociocultural...

October 5, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Aspirations Index

The Aspirations Index (AI) is a foundational psychometric instrument developed by Tim Kasser and Richard...

September 24, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Materialism Scale

The Materialism Scale (Material Values Scale, MVS), developed by Marsha L. Richins and Scott Dawson...

September 17, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Value from Product Possession (VFPP)

A comprehensive academic analysis of the Value from Product Possession (VFPP) scale developed by Cassie...

September 17, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Various Social Attitude Scales

The Various Social Attitude Scales (VSAS), developed by Donald T. Campbell in 1966, is a...

September 17, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Contentment (Financial) (CON)

A comprehensive academic analysis of the Contentment (Financial) (CON) scale, a 3-item measure developed by...

September 17, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Universalism Values Importance (UVI)

The Universalism Values Importance (UVI) scale is a 9-item psychometric instrument derived from the Schwartz...

September 16, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Family Resource Support (FAMRES)

The Family Resource Support (FAMRES) scale is an 8-item psychometric instrument measuring retrospective perceptions of...

September 16, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
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Value Conflict (Decision) (VCD)

The Value Conflict (Decision) (VCD) scale, developed by Burroughs and Rindfleisch (2002), is a 9-item...

September 16, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Community Value Orientation (CVO)

A comprehensive academic psychometrics review of the Community Value Orientation (CVO) scale developed by Burroughs...

September 16, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Benevolence Value Importance (BENVAL)

A comprehensive psychometric guide to the Benevolence Value Importance (BENVAL) scale, adapted from the Schwartz...

September 16, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti