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  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Compulsive shopping (CS) is defined by excessive shopping and spending causing distress and functional impairment.
  • CS is increasingly viewed as a behavioral addiction and is linked to substance use, mood, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of compulsive shopping as a distinct disorder.
  • To summarize current understanding of CS prevalence, comorbidities, and potential treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of compulsive shopping research.
  • Synthesis of findings on prevalence, associated conditions, and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • CS affects an estimated 5% of the US population, typically emerging in late adolescence or early adulthood.
  • High rates of psychiatric comorbidity are observed, including mood, anxiety, substance use, and personality disorders.
  • Neurobiology and genetics of CS remain largely unexplored, and standardized treatments are lacking.

Conclusions:

  • Compulsive shopping is widely considered an independent disorder, though further validation is necessary.
  • Cognitive-behavioral group therapy presents a promising avenue for treatment.
  • Future research should prioritize disorder validation and the development of evidence-based treatments.