Problematic Online Buying-Shopping: Is it Time to Considering the Concept of an Online Subtype of Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder or a Specific Internet-Use Disorder?

Abstract Purpose of Review Problematic online buying-shopping became a recent research topic, and the question arises as to whether it would be useful differentiate between “predominantly online” offline” compulsive disorder (CBSD) subtype by analogy with gaming gambling in ICD-11. This narrative review aims at reflecting discussions on overlaps problematic both offline CBSD specific internet-use disorders. Recent Findings Preliminary data suggest that shares many commonalities potential disorders (e.g., disorder, pornography-use or social-network–use disorder). However, there is lack addressing etiology, underlying affective cognitive mechanisms, psychosocial correlates, comorbidity profiles, treatment buying-shopping. Summary The can develop independently from only medial transformation still remains unanswered due limited Both perspectives are conceivable: represents standalone CBSD. Future studies should examine which approach has clinical utility indicates options better outcomes.