The medicalization of compulsive buying

Lee, Shirley; Mysyk, Avis

doi:10.1016/s0277-9536(03)00340-x

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“…First, it enables the actual classification of the disorder within the classification systems. Second, it allows for the appropriate choice of re-levant psychotherapeutic and/or psychopharmacological treatments (Du, Jiang & Vance, 2010;Griffiths & Meredith, 2009;Lee & Mysyk, 2004). As long as there is no coherent diagnostic framework upon which to base online gaming addiction diagnosis, not only does conceptual confusion ensue, but both further research endeavors as well as potential treatment plans are seriously complicated.…”

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Online gaming addiction in children and adolescents: A review of empirical research

Kuss¹,

Griffiths²

2012

Journal of Behavioral Addictions

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Background and aims:Research suggests that excessive online gaming may lead to symptoms commonly experienced by substance addicts. Since games are particularly appealing to children and adolescents, these individuals may be more at risk than other groups of developing gaming addiction. Methods: Given these potential concerns, a literature review was undertaken in order (i) to present the classification basis of online gaming addiction using official mental disorder frameworks, (ii) to identify empirical studies that assess online gaming addiction in children and adolescents, and (iii) to present and evaluate the findings against the background of related and established mental disorder criteria. Results: Empirical evidence comprising 30 studies indicates that for some adolescents, gaming addiction exists and that as the addiction develops, online gaming addicts spend increasing amounts of time preparing for, organizing, and actually gaming. Conclusions: Evidence suggests that problematic online gaming can be conceptualized as a behavioral addiction rather than a disorder of impulse control.

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Online gaming addiction in children and adolescents: A review of empirical research

Kuss¹,

Griffiths²

2012

Journal of Behavioral Addictions

306

216

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“…According to some, it refers to a specific kind of maladaptive behaviour that interferes with everyday functioning and may result in serious financial problems (McElroy et al, 1994). However, others question the existence of CBD as psychopathological concept, claiming that CBD is only a medicalization of people's general tendency to overspend (Lee and Mysyk, 2004). The question therefore remains whether CBD is a valid diagnostic entity.…”

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Prevalence and construct validity of compulsive buying disorder in shopping mall visitors

Maráz

Brink

Demetrovics

2015

Psychiatry Research

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Compulsive buying is a relatively new psychopathological concept and very few data are currently available regarding the prevalence and validity of compulsive buying disorder. In this cross-sectional study, we establish the prevalence of compulsive buying disorder in shopping mall visitors and explore the construct validity of the concept using the revised version of the Edwards Compulsive Buying Scale in 1,441 shopping mall visitors looking at shopping habits, current substance use (smoking, alcohol and illicit drug) and various psychological characteristics. Overall,3) of our sample was classified as having a compulsive buying disorder. Compulsive buyers were younger, less educated and more likely to be female than non-compulsive buyers. They were also more likely to have used licit and illicit substances. Compulsive buyers also reported higher levels of impulsivity and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, lower levels of well-being and self-esteem and more psychological distress. Finally, compulsive buyers were five times more likely to meet criteria for borderline personality disorder than non-compulsive buyers. Compulsive buying is a frequent disorder in shopping mall visitors and is associated with important and robust indicators of psychopathology thus supporting the validity of the construct. Dear Professor Buchsbaum, E ö t v ö s L or á n d U n i ve r s i t y * I ns t i t ut e of P sy c h ol o g y D E P A R T M E N T O F C L I N I C A L P S Y C H O L O G Y Aniko MarazWe would like the attached manuscript titled 'Prevalence and construct validity of compulsive buying disorder in shopping mall visitors' to be considered for publication in Psychiatry Research. Although there is considerable research regarding in the field of compulsive buying behavior, the prevalence of the validity of the disorder are relatively unknown. In this cross-sectional study, 8.7% of our sample (n=1441) had compulsive buying disorder and we found that compulsive buying is associated with important and robust indicators of psychopathology thus supporting the validity of the construct.The authors (Aniko Maraz, Wim van den Brink, Zsolt Demetrovics) declare that they do not have any interests that could constitute a real, potential or apparent conflict of interest with respect to his/her involvement in the publication. The authors also declare that they do not have any financial or other relations (e.g. directorship, consultancy or speaker fee) with companies, trade associations, unions or groups (including civic associations and public interest groups) that may gain or lose financially from the results or conclusions in the study.The study was exclusively carried out by the investigators. The authors of this manuscript had full access to all the data in the study and take responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. This paper has not been, nor will be, published in whole or in part by any other journal and is under consideration for publication elsewhere. The submission to your journal ha...

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“…3 Compulsive buying is considered an addictive behavior, seen as a social phenomenon, and it has been hypothesized that many North-American consumers succumb to purchase to fill a void in themselves. 4 Although compulsive buying is not defined as a disorder in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical…”

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Prevalence study of compulsive buying in a sample with low individual monthly income

Leite

Silva

2015

Trends Psychiatry Psychother.

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Introduction: Compulsive buying can be characterized as an almost irresistible impulse to acquire various items. This is a current issue and the prevalence rate in the global population is around 5 to 8%. Some surveys indicate that the problem is growing in young and low-income populations. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of compulsive buying among people with low personal monthly incomes and analyze relationships with socio-demographic data. Methods: The Compulsive Buying Scale was administered to screen for compulsive buying and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to assess anxiety and depression in a sample of 56 participants. Pearson coefficients were used to test for correlations. Results: The results indicated that 44.6% presented an average family income equal to or greater than 2.76 minimum wages. It is possible that compulsive buying is not linked to the purchasing power since it was found in a low-income population. Conclusion: Despite the small sample, the results of this study are important for understanding the problem in question.

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The medicalization of compulsive buying

Cited by 131 publications

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Online gaming addiction in children and adolescents: A review of empirical research

Online gaming addiction in children and adolescents: A review of empirical research

Prevalence and construct validity of compulsive buying disorder in shopping mall visitors

Prevalence study of compulsive buying in a sample with low individual monthly income

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