The Concept of Lifestyle
The term "lifestyle" is an amorphous category that describes a person's way of living. In its broadest sense, it can describe the person's personality. It is a collection of behaviors, attitudes, interests, and other aspects of one's life. It was first used in 1929 by Alfred Adler, a Swiss sociologist. He explained that lifestyle is a means of compensating for one's personal inadequacy, and that it is formed during childhood. The key factors in...