Exploring the Negative Effects and Psychological Impact of Advertising

Advertising has been found to have a substantial negative impact on individuals. Its purpose is often to create discontent by making people feel that their current possessions or situation are inadequate, leading to a desire for more. Personal experiences and research studies have shown that advertising can trigger feelings of envy and comparison with others, leading to psychological effects such as decreased brain activity in the reward areas when perceiving others' wealth. This highlights the harmful psychological impact of advertising in promoting feelings of inadequacy and discontentment.