In the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?

The

consumption

behaviour has shifted lately. Whereas shopping in the past was considered an activity included in our daily lives, today it is seen as a leisure task.

Although

this

can certainly be beneficial, I express concerns about

this

new

consumption

era people are living

.

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It has to be acknowledged that in general, doing shop is a popular activity that provides entertainment to the population.

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the past the focus was on purchasing only what was necessary, nowadays shopping can be considered a hobby that can lower stress levels and lift people’s

mood

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. In

this

context,

this

activity is associated with a sense of achievement which can release dopamine levels.

In addition

, when you shop you can

also

interact with people around being good for social interaction and

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consequence better mental health.

However

, we should not ignore the potential downsides. Since the development of capitalism, shopping has increasingly leaned towards an addiction cycle.

This

trend demonstrates that

first

, the capitalist system forces individuals to consume. There is always a better service in the market or a brand new product. These behaviour influence individuals to get stuck in the loop of

consumption

.

In addition

, the system triggers human beings to focus only on materialist items. In

this

context, social principles and values have loosed their relevance which can soften the patriotism of a country.

Finally

, in a micro perspective, families that give more focus on shopping rather than social presence,

such

as value family, friendship and companionship It is reasonable to conclude that, even though shopping has some benefits, the new world order of

consumption

brings

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moral and ethical principles to society.

Although

we should do everything within our power to strengthen the world and bring more integrity to individuals, I cannot see a bright future for the

next

generations.