prestigedriven
Prestigedriven is a term used to describe a tendency or orientation in which prestige serves as a central driver of decisions and actions. The term is a portmanteau of prestige and driven. It has appeared in contemporary discussions about social dynamics, corporate strategy, and consumer culture, but it lacks a formal, widely accepted definition in peer-reviewed literature.
In practice, prestigedriven behavior emphasizes signals of status: association with elite institutions, visibility through awards, high-status
Critiques note that prestige can crowd out intrinsic quality or social value, encourage wasteful competition, and
Research approaches use indicators such as media coverage, award counts, membership in exclusive networks, sponsorship activity,