Chosen theme, 'The acquisition of material objects is an important aspect defining modern identities'

Why i chose this question 

I chose this question because i was quite interested into researching the idea between material objects and the happiness it can or cannot bring to an individual. I was also very interested into putting it into a religious view using the idea of buddhism, and their idea about fulfilling enlightenment to be truly happy and not needing material possessions to make that happen. I thought this would be a good starting point to get me into this project.

What is happiness ?

Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. A variety of biological, psychological, religious and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify its sources. Various research groups, including positive psychology, are employing the scientific method to research questions about what "happiness" is, and how it might be attained.