A Study to Assess the Prevalence and Determinants of Compulsive Buying Disorder Among College Students in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu
Nikhil CM, Shanthi Edward, Angeline Grace, Swetha NB

TL;DR
This study finds that nearly a quarter of medical students in Tamil Nadu show signs of compulsive buying disorder, influenced by social media and shopping deals.
Contribution
The study provides new prevalence data and identifies key determinants of compulsive buying disorder among medical students in a specific Indian region.
Findings
22.6% of undergraduate medical students showed signs of compulsive buying disorder.
Social media influence and shopping deals were significantly associated with the disorder.
Males had a slightly higher prevalence (25.2%) compared to females (21.3%).
Abstract
Introduction Compulsive buying disorder (CBD), also referred to as compulsive buying-shopping disorder, shopping addiction, oniomania, or pathological buying, is characterized by excessive and poorly controlled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors related to shopping and spending. Digitalization in e-commerce and payment systems has made indulgence in shopping easier than ever. CBD is a growing concern, especially in the younger generation. Aim To determine the prevalence of CBD and its associated factors among undergraduate medical students. Methodology A cross-sectional study was done among undergraduate medical students in a tertiary college in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 300 students participated in the study. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic details and information on factors associated with CBD. A…
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TopicsConsumer Retail Behavior Studies
