Understanding Excessive Shopping Behavior: A Review of Classification and Measurement

Although over-purchasing behavior was mostly addressed in consumer research the past, nowadays it has been considered as a psychological problem. Debates have still continued on how to name excessive shopping behavior, which previously more prominent among research, problem and classification should be included in. The possible options can impulse control disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder associated disorders, or behavioral addiction. This that stated with various names is now commonly referred compulsive buying Another non-consensual issue measure this behavior. Depending context handled, dimensions of measurement instruments consider will change. aim review examine classification, characteristics developed according addressed. Thus, an overview provided preferred clinic purchasing treatment plan accordingly. Consequently, nature what occurs evaluated detail, different classifications contexts.