IKEA Effect

The IKEA Effect is a psychological phenomenon where people tend to value things more highly if they have invested effort into creating or assembling them. Named after the furniture brand IKEA, which sells flat-pack furniture requiring assembly, this effect explains why individuals often feel greater pride and attachment to items they build themselves, even if the final product is not perfect. It highlights how personal effort enhances perceived value and satisfaction, influencing how we perceive our own work and the worth of the objects we've contributed to.