Table 3.

Descriptive statistics of factors influencing impulsive buying and compulsive buying

Social media influenceMeanStd. deviation
Social networks inspire my purchases of clothing and accessories2.791.103
Sometimes, when I see an apparel/accessory on social media, I often search for it online to buy it2.551.038
Sometimes, I feel attracted to the apparels and accessory shared by my contacts on social networks2.781.014
Attractive marketing and promotional offers motivates me to purchase more than my scheduled purchase2.711.144
Social media preferences  
I buy through the social media page of the retailer2.791.039
I use social media to communicate with retailers2.921.105
My relationship with brands is enhanced because of social media2.341.079
I am proud to tell/show/tag the brand I buy3.221.171
I often read online about the brand/products2.271.091
I follow the purchase recommendations of influencers I follow on social media sites3.041.101
I buy a brand based on the advice given by an influencer I follow3.121.01
I buy a brand based on what my friends from my contact list have mentioned2.661.006
Purchases of my friends mentioned on social media site makes me go in for unplanned spontaneous purchase3.461.157
Hedonic motivation  
Shopping is a fun and enjoyable activity to me2.270.978
I obtain pleasure in buying something attractive2.230.962
To me shopping is way to relive stress2.951.258
I shop to keep up with trends3.11.188
Shopping makes me feel like I am in my own universe3.241.039
Finding unique things makes me excited2.270.942
I enjoy compliments and words of praise when I show/tag something I shopped3.031.111
Much of my life centres around shopping3.90.942
I have lot of things that I still have not used3.361.069
Shopping in COVID-19  
Shopping makes me happy in the dull and grim times of COVID-193.021.148
After spending many hours working/reading online, I feel relaxed to shop online3.321.137
These unprecedented times influence me to spend more and save less3.811.059
I buy products even though I may not need them immediately3.451.102
A small purchase regularly also makes me happy2.971.101
I have been buying apparels/accessories during the COVID times3.051.188

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