Curr Opin Psychol August 2022 PMID 35490651

Overspending, debt, and poverty.

Anja Achtziger

Mentions

14
Peak: 4 in Jun 2023
across 3 sources since May 2022

Extended reach

183,103
potential audience

Total likes

6,535

Video views

177,074

Mentions per month

May 2022 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter8 posts
  • News4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussed posts reveal a personal connection to issues like overspending and mental health, with phrases like 'I definitely have a binge eating disorder' and 'I’ve had issues with overspending,' reflecting a use of personal narratives rather than critical analysis. The tone is confessional, highlighting individual struggles that align with the article's exploration of psychological factors influencing financial hardship but without significant engagement or call to action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Some posts relate personal struggles to the themes of overspending and debt emphasized in the publication, showing partial agreement with the article’s focus on behavioral issues contributing to poverty.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions are somewhat personal and introspective, indicating a moderate level of interest but lacking deep analysis of the broader social implications.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The posts reflect individual admissions of issues like binge eating, overspending, and insomnia but do not deeply explore solutions or systemic factors, leading to a neutral engagement score.

ImpactNeutral impact

These social discussions seem to have limited impact beyond personal sharing and awareness, with little evidence of influencing larger conversations or policy debates.

Abstract in brief

  • This article discusses how overspending and debt can lead to financial hardship and poverty, negatively affecting people's well-being, health, and life satisfaction.
  • It highlights the role of psychology in understanding the causes and effects of financial difficulties, especially how they impact children's development and adult decision-making.
  • Recent research also explores psychological factors that contribute to overspending and debt, offering potential interventions to break the cycle of poverty.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Suzen
@megasimpleloans · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/foaH27ot2t

Jun 24, 2022 · 1,537 followers View post →
Suzen
@megasimpleloans · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/o9YNwrj8yX

May 12, 2022 · 1,537 followers View post →
Mary
@megasimplejobs · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/xhQwwkuun4

May 6, 2022 · 1,016 followers View post →
Szepan
@245jobs · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/rqg9s3XI7O

Jul 21, 2022 · 870 followers View post →
Tom Sangborne
@tagronline · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/GuHTQ52zbg

Jun 2, 2022 · 388 followers View post →
Decade
@neodukemon · X

https://t.co/qlnFsnJ2N6

Jun 4, 2023 · 251 followers View post →

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The Learning Curve
@ACCLC · X

Don't hurt yourself. https://t.co/cIf9iYcDW6

Jun 15, 2023 · 228 followers View post →
Steven Lee
@steveleeart · X

I definitely have a binge eating disorder. I have never done drugs or alcohol but eating junk has been my chronic substance abuse. I have had an issue with overspending too… I’ve also had issues with insomnia. I am not sure how to get help for it. https://t.co/400u2qNJhr

Jun 7, 2023 · 163 followers View post →
Decade
@neodukemon · X

https://t.co/qlnFsnJ2N6

Jun 4, 2023 · 251 followers View post →
Szepan
@245jobs · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/rqg9s3XI7O

Jul 21, 2022 · 870 followers View post →
Suzen
@megasimpleloans · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/foaH27ot2t

Jun 24, 2022 · 1,537 followers View post →
Tom Sangborne
@tagronline · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/GuHTQ52zbg

Jun 2, 2022 · 388 followers View post →
Suzen
@megasimpleloans · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/o9YNwrj8yX

May 12, 2022 · 1,537 followers View post →
Mary
@megasimplejobs · X

Overspending, debt, and poverty https://t.co/xhQwwkuun4

May 6, 2022 · 1,016 followers View post →
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