Thoery Of The Meaning Of Material Possessions 1. Instrumental Functions - relate to the functional properties of a product
Example: A person bought a Toyota Altis style car for family and business functions.
Every model aims to be part of the Victorias Secret Fashion Show every year.
2.Social Symbolic Functions - signofy personal qualities, social standing, group affiliation and gender role.
Example: Tina buys Iphone instead of Oppo.
Kids usually prefer Nutella than Straberry Jam.
3.Categorical Functions - refers to the extent to which material possessions may be used to communicate group of membership and status.
Example: Buying or renting a condiminuim unit in Pasay City is my only choice.
4.Self-expressive Functions - reflects a person's unique qualities, values or attitudes.
Example: There are people who may represent themselves by collecting objects with Hello Kitty Brand.
Collecting branded bag are Annies Obsession

QUESTION:
1. If you are going to assess yourself, which theory of material possession do you prefer? Why?
2. Enumerate 2 examples of each Theory of material possessions.
3. In your own assessment, does material possessions theory has a great impact in your personality? How? And why did you do it?