Hedonic consumption is consumption of products by individuals for experiencing happiness after satisfying basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. The emotional pleasure generated by hedonic consumption can vary with every individual unlike in utilitar
(2010) demonstrated that the overall perceived value of hedonic digital artifacts has a significant impact on future behavioral intent [17]. Hsiao and Chen (2018) found that the attitude of smartwatch use has a positive impact on purchase intention, and that product aesthetics has the most ...
An example of a lottery winner demonstrates that we are in a hedonic treadmill; it appears economic improvement of life circumstances produces no subjective benefits. Therefore, economic growth is not a relevant indicator of happiness. The use of money as a measure of happiness may be relative ...
As maintained by Hedonic theorists, pleasure, and happiness are essential elements of quality of life. Religions have also used the term “quality of life” in different contexts. From a religious perspective, quality of life often refers to spiritual well-being, religiosity, personal beliefs, ...