ECONOMICS - Why shopaholics overspend? Poor credit management, buying to boost mood, study says

Why do shopping addicts keep spending even in the face of harmful financial, emotional and social consequences? A new study suggests poor credit management and a belief that new purchases will create a happier life fuel compulsive buying.

http://phys.org/news/2013-08-shopaholics-overspend-poor-credit-boost.h