According to Dr. Madeline Levine, spending can become “retail therapy ” that gives people a measure of comfort in a world where family, community, and church have failed them.
Madeline Levine kirjutab oma raamatus „The Price of Privilege ”, et raha kulutamisest on paljude jaoks saanud ostuteraapia — see pakub mõnevõrra lohutust maailmas, kus pere, ühiskond ja kirik on neid alt vedanud.