Material possessions are used to boost selfesteem from "summary" of The Culture of Narcissism by Christopher Lasch
In a society preoccupied with image and status, people often turn to material possessions as a way to enhance their sense of self-worth. The acquisition of expensive cars, designer clothes, and luxury goods serves as a form of validation, a way to demonstrate one's success and importance to others. In this culture of narcissism, the focus is not on inner qualities or personal growth, but on external markers of success and achievement.
Material possessions become a way to measure one's worth in the eyes of others, a way to signal one's social status and importance. The more expensive and exclusive the possessions, the higher one's status in the eyes of society. This constant need to display wealth and status can lead to a never-ending cycle of consumption, as individuals strive to keep up with the Joneses and prove their worth through their posse...
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