Scales of social media usage, social self-esteem and conspicuous consumption
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Items for social media usage (Burnasheva and Suh, 2021)
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Items for social self-esteem (Burnasheva and Suh, 2021)
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Items for conspicuous consumption (adapted from Sun et al., 2020)
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I use social media to find and spread information about luxury brands I use social media to deliver my opinions about luxury brands I use social media to share my purchase experiences with friends |
I am worried about whether I might be seen as a success or a failure I feel worried that others might be thinking “badly” of me I am worried about what other people think about me I am worried about the impression I am making (or conveying) I am worried that I might look “foolish” (or “silly”) |
Wearing more expensive brand products (e.g. Rolex) can make me feel fancy I would buy branded products (e.g. luxury watches or clothes) because I want to show others that have high status I would buy branded products because they are symbols of success and prestige I would buy branded products because they are symbols of achievement If I had the possibility, I would only buy products from the best brands If I had the possibility, I would buy branded products (for example, luxury cars) that only the truly rich have If I had the possibility, I would buy branded products only from the most prestigious and expensive boutiques If I had the possibility, I would buy products from brands whose production is limited If I had the possibility, I would only buy products from brands that few people have If I had the possibility, I would buy products from brands that are only available to a small circle of people |
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