Compulsive Buying among College Students: An Investigation of Its Antecedents, Consequences, and Implications for Public Policy.

Roberts, James A.

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ERIC Number: EJ574845

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Compulsive Buying among College Students: An Investigation of Its Antecedents, Consequences, and Implications for Public Policy.

Roberts, James A.

Journal of Consumer Affairs, v32 n2 p295-319 Win 1998

This study investigated the incidence, antecedents, consequences, and policy implications of compulsive buying among college students (n=300). Details contributing factors and discusses the relationship between credit card use and compulsive buying. Discusses the implications for consumer policy and suggestions for further research. (JOW)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Consumer Economics, Credit (Finance), Credit Cards, Higher Education, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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