Shame and guilt usually play a role in perpetuating the behavior. Williams said a person stays involved in a behavior by minimizing the consequences. The Stanford University study reported that nine out of 10 shopaholics are women. Demoyne Bekker, clinical professor and director of the Counseling and Career Center, said he is not surprised at the statistic. Many women that are prone to become shopaholics are taught at a younger age that shopping makes them feel good, Bekker said.
Society teaches women to look beautiful.
Individuals that suffer from impulse control disorders need to solve underlying conditions in order to cure themselves, Williams said. Williams said counselors help addicts meet needs in a realistic way. Ka Leo welcomes your questions and comments. Archive Ka Leo O Hawai'i is the daily campus newspaper of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa . Ka Leo O Hawai'i .