Resisting stigma, embracing solidarity: An ethnographic study of shopaholics anonymous

In recent years, an increased interest in the phenomenon of compulsive buying, which is better known as “shopaholism”, has occurred. This behaviour has been conceptualized as being an uncontrollable urge to purchase things which is pleasurable for an individual or relieves their distress and which r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rachel Demerling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: State Library & Aalborg University 2011-03-01
Series:Qualitative Studies
Online Access:https://tidsskrift.dk/qual/article/view/4272