In today's society, mobile phones have become an indispensable companion in people's hands, and almost all social activities can be done through mobile phones.
Whether it's watching TV, listening to music, studying, chatting with friends and family, or working, a mobile phone is enough. Because of this, there are a lot of brands and models in the mobile phone market that people can choose from, and the price difference is quite large. People can choose according to their needs. You need to choose a phone that works for you.
However, according to psychologists, by looking at the price and model of a person's chosen phone, we can gain insight into their psychological inclinations.
For example, those who only change their mobile phones once a year or two, and the price of each mobile phone they buy is controlled within 2,000 yuan, usually have the following three psychological characteristics.
1. Strong realism, not vanity
"Life is easy, success depends on hard work. "In general, people who are conservative about mobile phone consumption pay more attention to real-life things. Today, when mobile phones have become an inseparable part of almost everyone's life, mobile phones are often seen as a symbol of personal identity and status.
For example, if a person suddenly gets the latest iPhone or a certain limited edition phone, the people around him tend to have a different impression of him. This is indeed the result of vanity and comparison.
In today's society, comparative psychology is prevalent among the younger generation. In the case of college students, for example, the phenomenon of comparing dormitories is quite serious.
For men, the designer sneakers they wear reflect their economic power, while for women, the cosmetics brands they use and the clothing brands they buy are also symbols of their status.
This kind of consumption behavior often leads them to become "part-timers" once they go out of society. The main reason is their lack of ability to manage real life.
According to data from MobData in the "2018 China Smartphone Market Report", although the Apple mobile phone is one of the most expensive mobile phones, its main consumer group is not the elite with a monthly income of more than 10,000 yuan, but the middle and low-income people. - Earners with a monthly income of less than 3,000 yuan. The income group mainly consists of women and singles, who account for more than one-third of the total consumer group.
This is actually a reflection of people's growing vanity. People don't buy mobile phones out of practicality, but simply because "everyone uses them" or "rich people use them", so as to make up for the lack of spiritual core through herd behavior.
Recognizing the reality of one's economic strength and personal capabilities is a challenge for many. Facing one's deepest fears, overcoming an inferiority complex, and accepting oneself is actually a struggle against humanity itself.
Each of us has an ideal image in mind, which is closely related to our self-esteem.
When this ideal image is flawed, our self-esteem, self-image, and values are all affected, and external substances are needed to fill the gaps.
Vanity is essentially a manifestation of low self-esteem. A person's income and effort are always directly proportional. When they don't achieve the expected income and don't want to work hard, they try to cover up their shortcomings with exterior decorations.
Down-to-earth people usually seek out what is actually important and accept everything about themselves, both good and bad.
They know that only by meeting their basic life needs can they make themselves better, so they will not pay too much attention to the difference in mobile phone performance between 2,000 yuan and 10,000 yuan, but choose to start from reality.
This type of person is typical of people who are very realistic and lack vanity.
2. People who have a vision for the future and have the ability to postpone instant gratification
Those who are willing to use ordinary mobile phones, in addition to practical considerations, are often also motivated by long-term considerations for future economic benefits.
What delays instant gratification?
This has similarities with a realist mentality, but the concept of delayed instant gratification is more difficult and requires a more long-term perspective.
Deferred instant gratification refers to an individual's willingness to give up short-term gratification in exchange for more important future decision-making directions, as well as self-control during the waiting process.
This concept emphasizes the importance of desire, and delaying immediate gratification is not teaching us to wait in moderation, nor is it suppressing our desires.
We understand that "you can't see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain". Ultimately, it teaches us how to face current challenges for long-term success.
Delaying instant gratification is necessary for individuals to complete tasks, coordinate interpersonal relationships, and successfully adapt to the environment.
The source of self-control is very important. Those young people who are willing to use more basic mobile phones may not be motivated not just by financial considerations, but because they have clear plans and goals in mind.
As the saying goes, when you are young, you should strive instead of focusing on vanity. With a clear goal, they can naturally move on to tasks that require long-term effort, rather than focusing on superficial "meaningless projects."
Studies have shown that visionaries tend to focus more on social interactions, which promotes more positive social behaviors, which may also explain their lower need for phone activation.
Like that, people tend not to play games or only play games occasionally. They don't have high requirements for mobile phone performance, running speed, storage capacity, etc. They spend more time going out and having face-to-face social interactions with friends.
3. Thrifty character
Finally, this type of person may be a thrifty Enneagram.
Due to limited economic conditions, many people have gradually developed the habit of frugal consumption.
For example, some people come from economically disadvantaged families. Even though their personal income is high, they still have to hand over most of their income to their families to bear the burden of the family. Naturally, it is difficult for them to improve their personal quality of life, resulting in a low-desire consumption pattern.
In today's society full of involution and comparison, there is still a group of people with low desire to consume.
These people do not pursue the purchase of real estate or cars. They believe that living in a regular rental house is enough. They don't think about vanity, they just have fun.
A new value is gradually being recognized by some people – life is less demanding, expectations are lower, and it is easier to feel happy.
To sum up, due to the passage of time, the above three types of people often do not change their mobile phones often and do not pay much attention to dealing with problems. In contrast, their lives will be easier.
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Keywords in this article: willpower, vanity, psychology