OCEAN Personality Trait and Hoarding Behavior Prevalence

Hoarding disorder is characterized by difficulty discarding objects and developing a deep attachment to people, events and places. Emotional fusion with objects is often a key factor in hoarding behavior. The aim of the study to determine the prevalence of hoarding behavior in the general population, explore the association between hoarding symptoms and personality traits, and examine whether the association between the hoarding behavior differ significantly based on demographic factor (age, gender, socioeconomic status, and family dynamic). Data were collected through an online survey from 387 non-clinical adult participants. the study employed self-report measure, including the Saving Inventory- Revised (SI-R) and the Ten- item personality Inventory (TIPI)
Results indicated a significant prevalence of hoarding behaviors, with 44.8% of participants exhibiting hoarding pattern. Additionally, the study found that hoarding behaviors (clutter, excessive acquisition, and difficulty discarding possessions) were negatively correlated with emotional stability. Furthermore, extroversion was associated with greater difficulty discarding possessions, contributing to hoarding behavior in the general population.