Factors that have affected modern lifestyle :

(i) New discoveries by man : We live in the age of science. People live, move and think in terms of science. Science has entered our life so powerfully. That, it has all together changed our outlook towards life. It has helped man to lead a better life than ever before.

(ii) World globalisation : Today, globalisation of the world has taken a tremendous pace. Political, economic, social and cultural relations are established across international boundaries.

(iii) Means of communication : Means of communication are the necessary part of present life. Use of mobile phones has made communication easier. 

(iv) Education and literature : The importance of literature and education is immense in a person’s life.

(v) Government administration : The government administration has become more effective, in the recent years. New policies, rules have been framed. This have had a direct impact on the lifestyle of an individual, and the society, as a whole.

(vi) Foreign tours and travels : People travel abroad for leisure, recreation, or business purpose. People travel abroad, see new things there, learn new culture, come across different kinds of people. Some of what they learn, they inculcate in their own lives also. So, their lifestyle gets affected.

(vii) Man deviating from a spiritual life : The man, of today, has deviated from a spiritual life. Earlier, in olden times, spirituality was one of the base of human character. But now, he has no time, behind making money. Due to this, he has deviated from a spiritual life.

(viii) More needs and desires of a man : The needs and desires of a man have increased To fulfil those needs, he is running after money.