Antecedents and consequences of compulsive buying behaviour: the moderating effect of financial management

Purpose This paper investigates the determinants of compulsive buying behaviour (CBB) and ascertains effect CBB on propensity an individual to be dependent loans fall into financial trouble. The study additionally examines moderating management hypothesized relationships. Design/methodology/approach survey method research was adopted using questionnaires as principal means data collection. predicted relationships were tested partial least square structural equation modelling technique. Findings authors’ results suggest materialism, socioeconomic status skills are significant predictors CBB. authors also find positively associated with loan dependence analysis suggests moderate Social implications this compulsively increases risks over-dependence can indirectly risk individuals falling Originality/value findings highlight adverse effects trouble dominant factors that influence