Abstract
This research was carried out to examine the relationship between hedonic consumption values and personality traits. Within the scope of the research, it was also examined whether the hedonic consumption values of individuals differ significantly in terms of gender, marital status, age, income level and education level variables. The participant group of the research consists of individuals over 18 years old and high school graduates living in Istanbul. A total of 382 individuals, 231 (60.5%) female and 151 (39.5%) male, participated in the study. The research was carried out with relational scanning model, one of the general scanning models. As a data collection tool, "Personal Information Form" was used in order to reach the demographic information of the individuals. In addition, "Hedonic Consumption Reasons Variables Scale" was used to measure individuals' hedonic consumption values, and "Adjective Based Personality Test" was used to determine personality traits. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between hedonic consumption values and personality traits. As a result of the analysis, it was seen that there were significant relationships between hedonic consumption values and personality traits.