Gen Z makes up a third of the global population and is estimated to spend $143 billion annually, as well as having a significant influence on family spending. Members of Gen Z also often share some ...

Compulsive behavior refers to the continued repetition of a behavior despite adverse consequences. The compulsions are fuelled by the obsessions (e.g., intrusive thoughts of contaminations).

In a reversal of the purchase reveals that TikTokers are famous for – opening packages and showing off new goods for viewers – a fresh social media trend is taking hold: "Low Buy 2025." The idea ...

Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction characterized by persistent and excessive purchasing behaviours that result in significant distress, impaired ...

Who doesn’t enjoy a splurge at the local shopping mall? And with shopping apps, you can buy anything you want, with a few taps on your phone. Some call themselves “shopaholics,” or acknowledge ...

A friend struggling with a financially devastating divorce greeted me for lunch by saying, "At least nothing bad can happen while I'm wearing my new shoes." As a psychologist who specializes in ...

For the first time, international experts in psychology have built a framework to diagnose Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder - promising help for people struggling to manage their spending behavior ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of digital businesses in Indonesia. But this positive economic development has also led to unfortunate unintended consequences, including a significant ...

A few years ago I met with Emma, a young mother who was recently divorced, deep in debt, and lacked a stable income. On top of that, she was spending thousands of dollars on dresses, shoes, jewelry, ...

Helps you feel in control. Sadness is generally associated with a feeling that you can’t control what’s happening in your life. Experts say that the act of making choices when shopping can restore ...