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What is Minimalism

Chapter 7

Sustainable Consumption Experience and Business Models in the Modern World

A lifestyle people live with fewer material possessions to gain freedom of consumption.

Published in Chapter:

Exploring Consumer Behavior in the Context of Voluntary Simplicity

Nesenur Altinigne (Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey)

Source Title: Sustainable Consumption Experience and Business Models in the Modern World

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9277-2.ch007

Abstract

Voluntary simplicity has received growing attention during the last few years. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers are trying to rebuild work–life balance and reconsider their priorities. Voluntary simplicity has become one of the most popular lifestyles as a result of these efforts. Hence, this chapter aims to explore the concept of voluntary simplicity by first identifying its relationship with minimalism. Then, the concept, existing literature, and the relationship between voluntary simplicity and well-being are explained. Finally, future research directions for improving the existing literature are presented.

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Chapter 31

To be able to use less efficiently.

Published in Chapter: An Intergenerational Comparison Within the Framework of Digital Minimalism; From: Handbook of Research on Perspectives on Society and Technology Addiction

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Chapter 2

Minimalism involves the deliberate reduction of consumption habits, transcending materialistic tendencies, irrespective of economic considerations, in favor of embracing a straightforward and occasionally aesthetically oriented lifestyle.

Published in Chapter: Polarization in Consumer Behavior: The Rise of Minimalism in a Materialist World; From: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Consumer Behavior

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Chapter 6

The lifestyle that requires the possession of fewer material goods. Individuals with this lifestyle intentionally live with fewer possessions, focus only on those they need, and avoid the acquire, consume, buy mentality that more is better.

Published in Chapter: Minimalism: A Game Changer for Industries; From: Sustainable Consumption Experience and Business Models in the Modern World

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