The things that make us: self and object attachment in hoarding and compulsive buying-shopping disorder

Moulding, Richard; Kings, Christopher; Knight, Tess

doi:10.1016/j.copsyc.2020.08.016

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“…Compulsive hoarding behaviours were found to be a robust predictor of CBB across the three age groups, which indicated that compulsive buyers shop, at least to some extent, because of their needs of possession and hoarding. This is in line with the past literature that both CH and the acquisition process withing CB involve individuals’ excessive or maladaptive object attachment ( Moulding et al, 2021 ). However, a study in Taiwan suggested the other way around and their data showed that Taiwanese compulsive buyers were driven by an obsessive need to acquire products rather than the need to collect and hoard these products ( Lo and Harvey, 2014 ).…”

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“…Hoarding compulsive buyers have reported more severe buying symptoms and obsessive–compulsive symptoms ( Mueller et al, 2007 ). This may be explained by the fact that excessive or maladaptive object attachment is the defining characteristic of both CH and the acquisition process within CB ( Moulding et al, 2021 ). For compulsive hoarders, they develop an excessive attachment to the things they possess and fail to discard, while for the compulsive buyers, they display an uncontrollable desire to own something immediately, which can also be considered is a kind of maladaptive object attachment.…”

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The Prevalence of Compulsive Buying and Hoarding Behaviours in Emerging, Early, and Middle Adulthood: Multicentre Epidemiological Analysis of Non-clinical Chinese Samples

Ye¹,

Lam

2021

Front. Psychol.

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Behavioural addictions, such as compulsive buying (CB) and hoarding, are increasingly recognised in the current psychiatric nosology, particularly in developed countries. The prevalence of these disorders may not be static but possibly altered across different age groups. However, studies on this area are rare, and only few have focused on Chinese population. This epidemiological study employs population-based cross-sectional design and collects data in two regions, i.e., Hong Kong and Mainland China. A self-reported questionnaire is constructed based on carefully validated Chinese versions of Richmond Compulsive Buying Scale and Hoarding Rating Scale. A total of 2,439 valid samples are collected and divided into three age groups, i.e., emerging, early and middle adulthood. CB and hoarding behaviours have displayed an inverted u-shaped pattern across the above age groups. In addition, the strength of correlation between the two compulsive behaviours is consistent and maintained across different age groups. These results suggest that the compulsive behaviours vary among different stages of adulthood in major cities in China. This newly discovered pattern of compulsive disorders in Chinese population is different from those in American and European populations.

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The Prevalence of Compulsive Buying and Hoarding Behaviours in Emerging, Early, and Middle Adulthood: Multicentre Epidemiological Analysis of Non-clinical Chinese Samples

Ye¹,

Lam

2021

Front. Psychol.

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“…For example, a study by Hsieh et al (2019) identifies selfidentity confusion as a cause of Internet addiction. At the same time, studies have shown an association between identity confusion and compulsive buying (Moulding et al, 2021;Sharif and Khanekharab, 2017). Liu et al (2021) observed that the related construct of selfuncertainty also increases online compulsive buying among females.…”

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The influence of Internet shopping and use of credit cards on gender differences in compulsive buying

Unger

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PurposeBuying behavior has been significantly altered by technological developments as a result of the rise of the Internet. Online buying behavior is also inextricably linked to electronic payment systems, such as credit cards. This paper investigates how credit-card systems and online shopping increases compulsive buying of female and male consumers.Design/methodology/approachIn the current study, the authors tested the influence of credit card possession and the role of Internet shopping on gender differences in compulsive buying in a representative German sample (n = 1,038). Binary logistic regression analysis and moderator analysis were applied.FindingsAs predicted, Internet shopping increased compulsive buying, but the association was the same for females and males. Further, credit card possession moderated the effect of gender on compulsive buying, with females showing a higher proneness to compulsive buying.Originality/valueThis research, which is based on a representative population study, contributes to the understanding of the role of credit cards and the one of online shopping in developing compulsive buying patterns among female and male consumers.

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“…Denial and substance use were also dysfunctional coping methods with predictive value for B/SD onset ( 24 ). A poorly developed, ambivalent, or contradictory self-image may create a vulnerable terrain for dysfunctional object attachment behaviors that may predict the B/SD onset ( 25 ). This disorder may be considered a chronic and repetitive failure in self-regulation, with cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors involved in different phases of the pathogenesis ( 26 ).…”

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Therapeutic management of buying/shopping disorder: A systematic literature review and evidence-based recommendations

Vasiliu¹

2022

Front. Psychiatry

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The prevalence of buying/shopping disorder (B/SD) has been increasing in the last two decades, and this disorder has a substantial negative impact on general functioning and quality of life. Therefore, a systematic review of the studies dedicated to the efficacy and tolerability of therapeutic interventions, both psychological and pharmacological, might help clinicians to decide on the most evidence-based treatment for these patients. In order to further increase the clinical usefulness of the current review, GRADE-based recommendations were formulated, where enough evidence was found to support such an approach. A number of five electronic databases were searched for single case reports, case series, open-label and double-blind, placebo/active intervention-controlled trials, but other secondary reports (i.e., systematic reviews and meta-analyses) were also included in this analysis. Studies with unspecified designs or those that do not report either qualitatively or quantitively the evolution of B/SD core manifestations were excluded. All data included in the secondary analysis were evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklists. A total number of 24 manuscripts (i.e., 12 clinical trials, eight case reports, and four reviews) were included. Most of the reviewed studies were of moderate quality, representing a certain limitation of this review and preventing the formulation of high-validity recommendations. Psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) seems to be the main intervention supported by the current evidence, followed by the combination of antidepressants and CBT, and serotoninergic antidepressants as monotherapy. There is an obvious need to further develop good-quality trials with a more significant number of participants with B/SD and longer follow-up periods.

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The things that make us: self and object attachment in hoarding and compulsive buying-shopping disorder

Cited by 16 publications

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The Prevalence of Compulsive Buying and Hoarding Behaviours in Emerging, Early, and Middle Adulthood: Multicentre Epidemiological Analysis of Non-clinical Chinese Samples

The Prevalence of Compulsive Buying and Hoarding Behaviours in Emerging, Early, and Middle Adulthood: Multicentre Epidemiological Analysis of Non-clinical Chinese Samples

The influence of Internet shopping and use of credit cards on gender differences in compulsive buying

Therapeutic management of buying/shopping disorder: A systematic literature review and evidence-based recommendations

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