Tim Kasser (August 1, 1966) is an American psychologist and book author known for his work on materialism and well-being.
He has authored over 120 scientific articles and book chapters on materialism, values, goals, well-being, and environmental sustainability, among other topics.
In 2009 he co-authored a book (with Tom Crompton) Meeting Environmental Challenges: The Role of Human Identity.
Most recently, in 2018, he collaborated with the cartoonist Larry Gonick on HyperCapitalism: The modern economy, its values, and how to change them.
[citation needed] Kasser initiated a line of research showing that people who pursue intrinsic goals for personal growth, affiliation, and community feeling report higher well-being than those focused on extrinsic goals for money, image, and status.