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Despite the advancement towards post-materialism, we should not make the mistake of concluding that post-materialist types are the best specimens for optimal psychological health. The illusionary pursuit of maximized self-interest can come with a heavy price tag.
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Babula, M. (2013). New Challenges for the West. In: Motivation, Altruism, Personality, and Social Psychology. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137031297_9
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