10 pages and 10 sources total
I am providing 5 mandatory sources to use and 5 more related sources of your finding
sources:
https://medium.com/@colin-cooper/the-psychology-behind-impulse-buying-how-pricing-strategies-affect-shopping-habits-4fe4c547e9c3#:~:text=Impulse%20buying%20takes%20place%20when,the%20desire%20for%20instant%20gratification.
Exploiting Loopholes: The Dark Side of Fast Fashion Giants Shein and Temu
https://www.theutcecho.com/opinion/tiktok-shop-is-fueling-fast-fashion-and-over-consumption/article_adf67244-f7fd-11ee-9fd4-53da03c554aa.html
https://gitnux.org/overconsumption-statistics/
questions to be answered in the essay:
•How has the rise of online shopping platforms contributed to over buying and overspending among consumers?
•How does the pressure to keep up with consumer trends and maintain a certain lifestyle contribute to over buying and overspending behaviors?
•What role do marketing tactics and advertising play in fueling the desire for constant consumption and material possessions?
•How can individuals be more mindful and intentional in their shopping habits to avoid unnecessary purchases and overspending? •How do social media platforms and influencers promote a culture of constant consumption and materialism?
Also Please follow the format below:
I. Introduction
A. Explanation of the problem: Over buying, overconsumption, and overspending in society
B. Thesis statement: The rise of online shopping platforms, consumer trends, marketing tactics, and social media influence have contributed to the culture of constant consumption and materialism, leading to impulsive buying behaviors and detrimental effects on individuals and the environment.
II. The Influence of Online Shopping Platforms
A. Impact of platforms like Temu and TikTok Shop on consumer behaviors
B. How easy access to shopping platforms contributes to over buying and overspending
C. Role of online platforms in fueling desires for trendy products and constant consumption
III. Pressure to Keep Up with Consumer Trends
A. Impact of societal pressure to maintain a certain lifestyle
B. How the desire to follow trends leads to overconsumption and overspending
C. Effects of consumer trends on shopping habits and purchasing behavior
IV. Marketing Tactics and Advertising
A. Influence of marketing strategies on consumer behavior
B. How advertising fuels the desire for constant consumption and material possessions
C. Use of psychological triggers in marketing to encourage impulsive buying
V. Mindfulness and Intentionality in Shopping Habits
A. Strategies for individuals to be more mindful and intentional in their purchasing decisions
B. Ways to avoid unnecessary purchases and overspending
C. Importance of conscious consumerism in combating overconsumption
VI. Impact of Social Media and Fast Fashion
A. Role of social media platforms and influencers in promoting a culture of constant consumption
B. Effects of cheap and trendy fast fashion on overconsumption and environmental degradation
C. Negative consequences of fast fashion on workers, consumers, and the environment
VII. Embracing Minimalism
A. Explanation of minimalistic lifestyle as a solution to overconsumption
B. Benefits of minimalism in combating consumerism and materialism
C. How minimalism can lead to a more meaningful existence in a consumerist society
VIII. Research and Solutions
A. Plan to research sources on impulse buying, overconsumption, and consumerism
B. Insights from previous research indicating the severity of overconsumption as an issue
C. Proposed solutions such as shopping less, choosing sustainable brands, and buying second hand items
IX. Conclusion
A. Recap of key points discussed in the essay
B. Reiteration of the negative impacts of overconsumption and overspending
C. Call to action for individuals to adopt mindful shopping habits and embrace a minimalist lifestyle to combat overconsumption
Please reach out with any further questions you may have , thank you:)
