"This self-gifting trend will bring positivity to many"
With Christmas just around the corner it seems that some of us may have our eyes on a little gift for yours truly.
According to a new study, almost a quarter of adults plan to buy a Christmas present for themselves this year.
The study which was conducted on on 2,000 people found 12% plan on buying themselves a new games console.
While 15% plan on purchasing themselves some new clothes to boost their mood.
Although, half of those surveyed claimed that they deserve a treat and 29% are not expecting many gifts from others.
The surveyed that was commissioned by centre:mk, claimed that the average person plans to buy Christmas presents for eight people.
Kim Priest at centre:mk said:
“Given the year that everybody has had, it is interesting to see so many people are planning to buy themselves a gift this Christmas, as well as for their friends and family.
“This self-gifting trend will bring positivity to many who feel they deserve a treat as they have indulged less during this extraordinary year.
“More than a quarter of those surveyed are not expecting many gifts from others, so this way they are sure to get exactly what they want. This little pick-me-up is a good way for people to bring 2020 to a close.
“Our research also revealed that while the number of people individuals plan to buy for hasn’t greatly changed, nor the amount they spend, the effort and thought going into gifts has as people are feeling more emotional about Christmas this year than ever before.”
The most popular gifts on people’s shopping lists included perfume or aftershave, candles and skincare, with chocolates, alcohol and books topping the list.
Almost a quarter of adults plan to buy a Christmas present for themselves this year – because they don’t expect many gifts from others and think they deserve a treat.
Researchers also found that 61% of people will be buying for their partner,51%for their children and 49%for their mum and 38%for their dad.
SWNS reports uncles, colleagues and even grandparents look likely to go without this year.
