Research on the Ethical Issues and Countermeasures of Symbolic Consumption among Adolescents
With the deepening and diversified development of consumer culture,symbolic consumption has become widespread among adolescents,profoundly influencing their values and consumption behaviors.This mode of consumption is reflected not only in the purchase of material products but more in the pursuit of brands,image,and symbols of social status.The excessive pursuit of this symbolic value often causes adolescents to deviate from rational consumption decisions,overlooking genuine needs,and leading to a se-ries of ethical issues.These issues include blind conformity,intensification of comparison mentality,resource wastage due to excessive consumption,and neglect of individual and societal responsibilities.These not only affect the healthy growth of adolescents but also pose threats to the sustainable development of society.Therefore,the article focuses on the the analysis of these ethical issues,and puts forward the corresponding countermeasures,in order to promote adolescents to form healthy values and consumption behavior,and contribute to the sustainable development of society.