Acquiring Motives Questionnaire – AMQ

I acquire objects because: I want to give them to the right person.

I acquire objects because: They allow me to gain skills or knowledge.

I acquire objects because: I like spending money on myself.

I acquire objects because: I enjoy organizing them into collections.

I acquire objects because: I like a good bargain.

I acquire objects because: Cheap things make me feel thrifty.

I acquire objects because: I could help someone with them.

I acquire objects because: I would like to preserve historical artifacts.

I acquire objects because: I like to learn from historical items.

I acquire objects because: I can use them to reward myself for my achievements.

I acquire objects because: I deserve them.

I acquire objects because: I can use them to make others feel good.

I acquire objects because: They allow me to feel connected to history.

I acquire objects because: They look stunning.

I acquire objects because: People will respect me for having them.

I acquire objects because: It allows me to save money when they are free or on sale.

I acquire objects because: I like owning collectibles.

I acquire objects because: They show others that I am interesting.

I acquire objects because: I like discounted products.

I acquire objects because: Others may feel grateful when they use them.

I acquire objects because: I like beautiful things.

I acquire objects because: They help me feel like I belong.

I acquire objects because: I can use them to impress others.

I acquire objects because: I want to display them as part of my collection.

I acquire objects because: I want the information they contain.

I acquire objects because: I like caring for historical objects.

I acquire objects because: Buying gifts for myself makes me feel good.

I acquire objects because: I'd like to add them to my collection.

I acquire objects because: I like the way they look.

I acquire objects because: I like stylish things.

I acquire objects because: I can express myself with them.

I acquire objects because: They are a part of me.

I acquire objects because: They fill me with purpose.

I acquire objects because: I want things that represent my self-identity.

I acquire objects because: I will use the information they contain.

I acquire objects because: I don't want to worry if I'll need them in the future.

I acquire objects because: I can comfort myself with them.

I acquire objects because: I don't want to forget the memories that these possessions represent.

I acquire objects because: If I don't have them, I will forget someone important.

I acquire objects because: I am uncertain about whether they will be needed.

I acquire objects because: I can't handle an imperfect set of items.

I acquire objects because: I might regret not owning them.

I acquire objects because: I won't be able to enjoy my collection unless it's complete.

I acquire objects because: People will think I'm unsuccessful without them.

I acquire objects because: I don't like having an incomplete set of items.

I acquire objects because: I want them to distract myself from stressful concerns.

I acquire objects because: I need them so I don't forget something personally significant.

I acquire objects because: If I don't own them, others might ignore me.

I acquire objects because: If I don't, I might displease others.

I acquire objects because: I need them to remember the places I have been.

I acquire objects because: People will think I'm boring without them.

I acquire objects because: I want to use them when feeling distressed.

I acquire objects because: I need them to make me feel better.

I acquire objects because: I cannot appreciate an incomplete collection.

I acquire objects because: I worry that I'll need them.