A Compulsive Buying Case: A Qualitative Analysis by the Grounded Theory Method

Abstract

This study analyzed a case of compulsive buying based on the grounded theory method. The client was a 24 year-old female Korean student who showed compulsive buying and excessive credit card use. The family therapy was performed between March 2001 and May 2004 in Korea. This study used the software ''Atlas.ti,'' producing 121 open codings and seven axis categories which included the following: (1) communication issues with friends or family members, (2) sibling relationships, (3) mother's parenting, (4) interparental relationships, (5) mother's communication style, (6) stress, and (7) compulsive buying and credit card use. This study presented the graphical network among these categories in order to show the effectiveness of family therapy.

Treatments for compulsive buying: A systematic review of the quality, effectiveness and progression of the outcome evidence

“…Finally, qualitative evaluation of family therapy provided an appropriate methodology to explore mechanisms of change during CBD treatment (Salkovskis, 1995). Park, Cho, and Seo (2006) evaluated family therapy via grounded theory, in which a clear description of the 15-session treatment is provided. Rigorous analysis was employed on session transcripts, including a validation process by client feedback and then by independent researchers.…”

The Effect of Credit Card Usage on Compulsive Buying

“…Kompulsif alıcılar düşük öz güven, endişe ve negatif duygusal durumları ile karakterize edilir. (Christenson et al, 1992;Lee, Lenno, & Rudd, 2000;Natarajan & Goff, 1992;DeSarbo & Edwards, 1996;Elliott, 1994;Park, Cho, & Seo, 2006;Valence et al, 1988).…”

Measurement, prevalence and psychological background of compulsive buying

“…(IF2014=2.467) Note: Each co-author has granted permission for the given publication to be included in the current dissertation. Foreword Park, Cho, and Seo (2006) describe a case of a 24-year-old Korean girl who accumulated $17,000 worth of debts by the time her mother brought her to treatment. Upon clinical assessment, she reported that her mother had very high expectations towards her regarding school performance, and regularly physically abused her first-born daughter.…”