英文摘要 |
Buying behaviors are influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Abnormal buying behaviors (ABB) include buying sprees during manic episodes, compulsive buying disorder (CBD), compulsive hoarding, medication/physical illness-related impulsive buying that could cause severe psychological problems, and interpersonal and social functional impairments. There are a limited number of clinical studies on abnormal buying behaviors, and most have focused on CBD. CBD comprises subjectively irresistible urges to buy despite adverse consequences. Epidemiological studies showed a prevalence rate of CBD of 5-7%, and found that it was more common among patients with psychiatric diseases, which is worthy of further investigation. This article reviewed the current literature and discussed the followings: (1) The definition of ABB and CBD; (2) The clinical presentations and the course of CBD; (3) The possible etiologies and psychiatric comorbidities of CBD; (4) The pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy of CBD. We hope this article can improve the understanding of CBD for researchers, who can then conduct local studies on abnormal buying behavior. |