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Identity processes and clusters in individuals with and without pathological buying
Laurence Claes1, Koen Luyckx2, Birte Vogel3
1Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Psychiatry Research
|July 7, 2018
Summary
Pathological buying (PB) is linked to difficulties in identity development, particularly identity diffusion. Individuals with identity diffusion show more severe PB and related symptoms, suggesting these may be coping mechanisms for identity issues.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Identity Development
Background:
- Pathological buying (PB) is a compulsive behavior with significant negative consequences.
- Identity processes are crucial for psychological well-being and may be implicated in addictive behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between pathological buying and identity processes.
- To explore identity clusters in individuals with and without pathological buying.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS) and Pathological Buying Screener.
- Assessed comorbid psychopathology including depression, internet shopping, and hoarding.
- Employed cluster analysis to identify identity profiles.
Main Results:
- Patients with PB exhibited higher ruminative exploration and lower identity commitment.
- Four identity clusters were identified: troubled diffusion, moratorium, foreclosure, and achievement.
- PB patients were overrepresented in the 'troubled diffusion' cluster and showed higher comorbidity scores within this group.
Conclusions:
- Identity diffusion is associated with more severe pathological buying and related symptoms.
- Pathological buying and associated symptoms may function as coping strategies for unresolved identity issues.
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