Vanessa Vukovic

Blog Post #7: Reflection – How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?

Why I chose this question: Consumerism is such a prominent dilemma faced within our modern day society; controlling aspects ranging from what we buy, and how we go about purchasing items. Throughout my research on this Inquiry project, I had the opportunity to discover more about the cycle of consumerism, […]

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Blog Post #5 – Does having more products really make us happier, or are we just chasing an altered version of satisfaction?

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 3: Does having more products really make us happier, or are we just chasing an altered version of satisfaction? Our modern day world is constantly pushing us to consume more […]

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Blog Post #3 – Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, or is it a result from companies advertising tactics?

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 1: Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, or is it a result from companies advertising tactics? The concept of overconsumption is a vast complex topic. There are […]

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Blog Post #2 – Project Plan: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?

My Inquiry question this semester is “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, […]

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Blog Post #1 – Inquiry Project: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for semester one is, “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I chose to do a topic regarding consumerism as I am extremely interested in the psychology behind corporations advertising, and […]

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About Me – Vanessa Vukovic

Hello! My name is Vanessa Vukovic and I am 16 years old. I am currently a grade eleven student attending Charles Best Secondary School and live in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. This is my second year taking Social Responsibility, and I’m thrilled to be back! My favourite subject in school […]

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Blog Post #5 – Does being fully present strengthen our relationships?

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 3: Does being fully present strengthen our relationships? present: existing or occurring now. Most meaningful moments felt throughout the day are usually times where […]

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Blog Post #4 – How could practicing gratitude improve our understanding of what’s “ordinary” in day-to-day life?

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 1: How could practicing gratitude improve our understanding of what’s “ordinary” in day-to-day life? gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation […]

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Blog Post #3 – How does our relationship with time, (past regrets and future anxieties) affect our ability to be present?

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 1: How does our relationship with time, (past regrets and future anxieties) affect our ability to be present? The past experiences we face shape […]

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Blog Post #5 – How does social media influence high school students’ social interactions and relationships, and how does that impact their overall well-being?

Inquiry Question: How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students? Research Step 3: How does social media influence high school students’ social interactions and relationships, and how does that impact their overall well-being? Individuals incorporate social media […]

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Blog Post #4 – In what ways does social media use correlate with academic performance metrics like grades, attendance, and focus?

Inquiry Question: How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students? Research Step 2: In what ways does social media use correlate with academic performance metrics like grades, attendance, and focus? According to a 2019 study on […]

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About Me – Vanessa Vukovic

Hello! My name is Vanessa Vukovic and I am 15 years old. I am a student at Charles Best Secondary School and live in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. This is my first year taking Social Responsibility, and I am very excited to be a part of it! My favourite subject […]

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