Some teenagers associate name-brand handbags, clothing, and sunglasses with being hip, cool, and admired. Which theorists would be most interested in the symbols attached to such merchandise?

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Symbolic interactionists focus on the meanings and symbols that individuals attach to objects, actions, and interactions, making them most interested in how teenagers perceive name-brand items as symbols of status and identity.

Some Teenagers Associate Name-Brand Handbags, Clothing, and Sunglasses with Being