Whereas the motivational aspects of pay are well-documented, the notion that high pay
leads to high levels of satisfaction is not without debate. The current study used meta …

Why are people interested in money? Specifically, what could be the biological basis for the
extraordinary incentive and reinforcing power of money, which seems to be unique to the …

This meta-analysis investigates the relationship between individuals' materialistic orientation
and their personal well-being. Theoretical approaches in psychology agree that prioritizing …

An updated literature review was conducted and a meta‐analysis was performed to
investigate the relationship between age and work‐related motives. Building on theorizing in …

Purpose Financial literacy has a strong influence on financial well-being, and it is a concept
especially important for college students who start to develop their financial habits. The …

Even though stereotypes suggest that older generational cohorts (eg, Baby Boomers)
endorse higher levels of work ethic than younger generations (eg, Millennials), both the …

The consumer culture has evolved into one of the most powerful forces shaping individuals
and societies (Roberts and Sepulveda 1999 a, b). The desire to become a member of the …

The purpose of this study was to test the relationships between financial socialization
agents, financial experiences, money attitudes, demographic characteristics, and the …

We discuss individual differences in the meanings people attach to money. We briefly review
the management theory and research that describe money as a motivator and how attitudes …

This paper reports two studies involving data collected from 583 participants in Hong Kong
and 121 participants in the People's Republic of China (PRC), and examines the most …