JOURNAL ARTICLE

Data on Psychology and Psychiatry Reported by Researchers at Mississippi State University (Seeing the Closet or the Clothes: How Thinking Abstractly Versus Concretely Shapes Disposition Decisions).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 81 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research from Mississippi State University that explores how different thinking strategies influence consumers' decisions to declutter and dispose of unused products. The study finds that engaging in abstract thinking, which involves considering the broader categories of items, increases the likelihood of disposal compared to concrete thinking, which focuses on individual items. This effect is attributed to a reduction in perceived uniqueness of products when thinking abstractly. The findings aim to assist consumers in making more informed decluttering and disposal choices. The research has been peer-reviewed and offers insights into the psychological aspects of consumer behavior related to mental and financial well-being. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/12, p81
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:190484478
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