Impulsivity, Nomophobia and Compulsive Online Buying in Adults

Abstract

The aim of this study is to search the impulsivity, nomophobia and compulsive online buying level of adult individuals. The target population of this study, which was carried out using the scanning model, consists of adult individuals aged 18 and over living in Turkey. The sample of the study was reached by using the random method, which is one of the convenient sampling methods. The research was carried out with the participation of a total of 419 adult individuals, 318 women and 101 men, aged 18 and over, living in Turkey. Sociodemographic Information Form, Barratt Impulsivity Scale, the Nomophobia Scale, and the Compulsive Online Buying Scale were administered to the participants online. According to the findings of the study, it was determined that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between the participants' nomophobia scale and its sub-dimensions, and the compulsive online purchasing scale and its sub-dimensions. It was determined that as the sub-dimensions of motor impulsivity and attention impulsivity increased, compulsive online buying behavior increased, and as the sub-dimension of planning increased, compulsive online buying and sub-dimensions decreased. The comfort waiver sub-dimension predicts compulsive online buying. Gaining the ability to manage unexpected situations can help control impulsivity.