Konsumtiv

Konsumtiv is an adjective used in Norwegian to describe phenomena related to consumption, especially in the sense of consumer behavior and consumption-driven culture. The word is formed from the verb konsumere (to consume) and the suffix -tiv, mirroring similar forms in other Scandinavian languages. In academic and public discourse, konsumtiv can be used to characterize individuals, groups, or systems that emphasize the acquisition of goods and services, often at the expense of savings or frugality.

In economics, sociology and marketing, konsumtiv is applied to describe konsumtiv atferd (consumer behavior), konsumtiv kultur (consumption-oriented culture) and et konsumtivt samfunn (a consumption-driven society). The term is usually descriptive, but in public debate it frequently carries a critical connotation related to materialism, overconsumption and environmental impact. Some writers contrast konsumtiv tendencies with more sustainable or restraint-based approaches to living.

Relaterte begreper inkluderer konsumisme (konsumisme) og forbrukeratferd (forbrukeratferd). Konsumtiv refererer til egenskapen ved et konsumtivt fokus, mens konsumisme betegner ideologien eller kulturen som verdsetter stadig kjøp og materiell velstand. I norsk bruk brukes ofte forbrukeratferd eller forbrukssosiologi i stedet for konsumtiv i hverdagslig språk, mens begrepet fortsatt er vanlig i akademisk eller policy-relatert diskurs.