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Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale

The Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS) is a self-report scale designed to measure the severity of shopping addiction. The BSAS can help to identify individuals at risk of developing a shopping addiction and can be used to track the progress of treatment.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To take the BSAS, individuals must be at least 18 years of age.

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Questions for Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale

Questions

1.

Shopping/buying is the most important thing in my life.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
2.

I think about shopping/buying things all the time.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
3.

I spend a lot of time thinking of or planning shopping/buying.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
4.

Thoughts about shopping/buying keep popping in my head.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
5.

I shop in order to feel better.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
6.

I shop/buy things in order to change my mood.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
7.

I shop/buy things in order to forget about personal problems.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
8.

I shop/buy things in order to reduce feelings of guilt, anxiety, helplessness, loneliness, and/or depression.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
9.

I shop/buy so much that it negatively affects my daily obligations (e.g., school and work).

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
10.

I give less priority to hobbies, leisure activities, job/studies, or exercise because of shopping/buying.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
11.

I have ignored love partner, family, and friends because of shopping/buying.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
12.

I often end up in arguments with other because of shopping/buying.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
13.

I feel an increasing inclination to shop/buy things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
14.

I shop/buy much more than I had intended/planned.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
15.

I feel I have to shop/buy more and more to obtain the same satisfaction as before.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
16.

I spend more and more time shopping/buying.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
17.

I have tried to cut down on shopping/buying without success.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
18.

I have been told by others to reduce shopping/buying without listening to them.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
19.

I have decided to shop/buy less, but have not been able to do so.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
20.

I have managed to limit shopping/buying for periods, and the experienced relapse.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
21.

I become stressed if obstructed from shopping/buying things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
22.

I become sour and grumpy if I for some reasons cannot shop/buy things when I feel like it.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
23.

I feel bad if I for some reason are prevented from shopping/buying things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
24.

I there has been a while since I last shopped I feel a strong urge to shop/buy things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
25.

I shop/buy so much that it has caused economic problems.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
26.

I shop/buy so much that it has impaired my well-being.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
27.

I have worried so much about my shopping that it sometimes has made me sleepless.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
28.

I have been bothered with poor conscience because of shopping/buying.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale

What is the Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale?

The Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS) is a self-report measure of problematic shopping behavior.

What are the symptoms of shopping addiction?

Symptoms of shopping addiction include preoccupation with shopping, spending beyond one's means, compulsive buying, and feeling out of control when shopping. Other symptoms may include feelings of guilt, regret, or shame after shopping and feeling relief or pleasure during the shopping process.

How is the Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale used?

It is used to measure the severity of shopping addiction and can be used as a diagnostic tool for determining whether an individual is at risk of developing a shopping addiction.

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