Are you more materialistic than the average person? In Generation WTF you can take a materialism scale that academics use to test how much you value material goods as markers of success and happiness. But since it’s a real academic scale, the questions are weighted differently and scoring gets too confusing to do by hand.

Odds are you are pretty materialistic. Most of us are. And because we love of designer goods and bright, shiny new things we've got money problems. Lots of them.

The bad news is that as a society, we're getting more materialistic. But the good news is that Generation WTF can turn it around: For the last few years, your generation has been telling pollsters that experiences and friendships are more important to you than money and power. Generation WTF is here to help as you take the next step–to help you realign your spending with your values (and save some money along the way.)

So take the materialism scale here. 

Then, take a good look at your scores. The average score on the materialism inventory is about 47. But what's even more interesting is where you fall on specific questions. Use this guide to break down your scores even further and find out where to go for more guidance:

Success

Do you judge your success based on your material possessions? Do you judge the success of others based on how much stuff they have? Do you think you are successful if other people compliment you on your things?

If your score is below fourteen, you scored lower than the average person. You're less likely to judge success based on material possessions. If your score is above fourteen, success and things may go hand-in-hand for you. The third section of Generation WTF is full of advice on getting fearless about interpersonal relationships and will help you focus on the stuff below the surface.

Centrality

Is the acquisition of goods at the center of your life? Is owning things a goal for you?

If your score is below nineteen, you scored lower than the average person. Owning things isn't as central to your life as it is for others. If your score is above nineteen, the acquisition of goods might be taking center stage in your life. Generation WTF devotes a chapter to understanding whether your values match your spending—and how to get more enjoyment for your money by investing in experiences—not things.

Happiness

Do you buy things just to have the pleasure of buying them? Do you get a rush from retail therapy? Are you happiest when you are shopping?

If your score is below thirteen, you scored lower than the average person. You're less likely than the average person to rush out for some retail therapy. If your score is above thirteen, you take a lot of pleasure in buying things. Consider whether this happiness might be better focused on your relationships. While we all know you can't buy happiness, if you're looking to spend some money for lasting memories, Generation WTF explains the latest research on the psychology of spending. (Think dinners with close friends and vacations with loved ones—not the latest gadget.)