With easy access to online shopping and targeted advertising, compulsive buying affects an estimated 5 to 6 percent of U.S.

Shopping can be pleasurable for many people, offering a temporary boost in mood and a sense of fulfillment. However, for some individuals, shopping can turn into an addiction, leading to significant ...

It’s normal to indulge in some retail therapy now and then. But when shopping starts to interfere with your finances, relationships or daily life, it may be a red flag for something more serious: ...

Psychology of retail therapy and shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping ...

Nowadays, online businesses always seem to know what we want and how to nudge us toward their shopping carts, even when we are just browsing on Facebook or searching for something else. That pair of ...

Almost everyone can relate to the shopping temptations technology presents. Even the busiest nine-to-fivers browse shopping sites on their work computers. But when does Internet shopping become a ...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain reward, motivation, and memory systems, creating compulsive cravings for substances or behaviors that ...

Many people come to therapy worrying that they spend too much time and money on things that mean too little. They may ask questions like: Am I addicted to shopping? Why do I need to buy things to feel ...

Hannah Blass was spending $1,000 a month on clothes, and her life had spiraled “out of control” by the time she finally admitted she had a problem. The 29-year-old from Canada said her shopping ...

A recent article from a joint study by the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy at the University of Jyväskylä and the Department of Education at the University of Helsinki is among the first ...