Conspicuous consumption is a term coined by Thorstein Veblen to describe the practice of purchasing goods and services in order to display one's wealth and social status.

Consumer behavior is influenced by a complex interplay of personal values, social norms, and cultural beliefs.

Symbolic consumption refers to the process by which consumers imbue products and services with personal and social meanings.

Consumerism can lead to increased economic growth, but it can also have negative consequences such as environmental degradation, social inequality, and a decline in social well-being.

Environmental sociology is a subfield of sociology that studies the relationship between consumption and the environment.

The theory of planned behavior posits that consumer behavior is influenced by three main factors: attitudes, norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Consumer socialization, diffusion of innovations, and social learning theory are all theories that attempt to explain how consumers learn about and adopt new consumption patterns.

Postmodern consumer culture is characterized by an emphasis on individuality and self-expression, fragmentation and diversity of consumer markets, and the rise of niche and specialty markets.

Product obsolescence, planned obsolescence, and consumer waste are all terms used to describe the process by which consumers dispose of products and services.

The sociology of consumption faces a number of key challenges, including keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change, understanding the complex interplay of individual and social factors that influence consumer behavior, and addressing the ethical implications of consumption.

Consumer culture theory, material culture studies, and identity studies are all fields of study that examine the relationship between consumption and identity.

The sharing economy is characterized by collaborative consumption, peer-to-peer exchange, and access over ownership.

Consumer awareness, consumer information processing, and consumer decision-making are all terms used to describe the process by which consumers become aware of and evaluate new products and services.

Relative advantage, compatibility, and complexity are all key factors that influence the diffusion of new products and services.

Consumer satisfaction, consumer loyalty, and consumer complaints are all terms used to describe the process by which consumers evaluate the performance of products and services after they have been purchased.