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  • Consumer Behavior
  • Psychology
  • Decision Science

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  • Consumers own numerous physical goods, varying in usage frequency.
  • A holistic sense of owned items, termed the "possession portfolio," is introduced.
  • Individuals possess a subjective understanding of their total belongings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define the concept of a "possession portfolio."
  • To propose the existence of an optimal possession portfolio for individuals.
  • To explore the value assessment processes influencing possession decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on value assessment.
  • Conceptual framework development for possession portfolios.
  • Analysis of retention and disposition decision-making.

Main Results:

  • An "optimal possession portfolio" is theorized to exist for each individual.
  • This optimum balances the advantages of keeping possessions against the disadvantages of disposal.
  • Value assessment research informs decisions on optimizing one's portfolio.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals actively, though perhaps implicitly, manage their "possession portfolio."
  • Understanding value assessment is key to achieving an optimal balance of possessions.
  • Further research can explore factors influencing the formation and optimization of possession portfolios.