Tim Kasser
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Tim Kasser (August 1, 1966) is an American psychologist and book author known for his work on materialism and well-being.
After receiving his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Rochester in 1994, Tim Kasser accepted a position at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where he is currently an associate professor of psychology.
He has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters on materialism, values, and goals, among other topics. His first book, The High Price of Materialism, was published in 2002; his second book (co-edited with Allen D. Kanner), Psychology and Consumer Culture, was released in 2004.
He also serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Personality Processes and Individual Differences. In the last several years, he has become increasingly involved with activist groups who work against the commercialization of children and who work towards a more inwardly rich lifestyle than what is offered by consumerism. He lives with his wife, two sons, and assorted animals in the Western Illinois countryside.
