Table 6

Validity and reliability of reflective variables in the model

Item indicatorItemsLoadingsAVECRCronbach’s alpha
Affective impulsiveness 0.5100.8920.862
AffIMPLS1It is a struggle to leave nice things I see in a shop0.715   
AffIMPLS10I sometimes buy things because I like buying things, rather than because I need them0.726   
AffIMPLS2I sometimes cannot suppress the feeling of wanting to buy something0.758   
AffIMPLS5I can become very excited if I see something, I would like to buy0.658   
AffIMPLS6I always see something nice whenever I pass by shops0.659   
AffIMPLS7I find it difficult to pass up a bargain0.650   
AffIMPLS8If I see something new, I want to buy it0.817   
AffIMPLS9I am a bit reckless in buying things0.739   
Cognitive impulsiveness 0.5100.8690.810
CogIMPLS10I often buy things without thinking0.635   
CogIMPLS2I usually only buy things that I intend to buy*0.759   
CogIMPLS4Most of my purchases are planned in advance*0.765   
CogIMPLS5I only buy things that I really need*0.821   
CogIMPLS8Before I buy something, I always carefully consider whether I need it*0.785   
Materialism centrality 0.6560.8510.739
Mat10I enjoy spending money on things that are not practical0.791   
Mat11Buying things gives me a lot of pleasure0.851   
Mat12I like a lot of luxury in my life0.787   
Materialism happiness 0.7320.8910.820
Mat15My life would be better if I owned certain things I do not have0.836   
Mat17I would be happier if I could afford to buy more things0.858   
Mat18It sometimes bothers me quite a bit that I cannot afford to buy all the things I would like0.872   
Materialism success 0.6020.8580.796
Mat2Some of the most important achievements in life include acquiring material possessions0.801   
Mat4The things I own say a lot about how well I am doing in life0.737   
Mat5I like to own things that impress people0.772   
Mat1I admire people who own expensive homes, cars and clothes0.792   

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*Presents reverse scoring

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