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Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS) Test

Understand your risk for compulsive buying and loss of control in about 2 minutes. Seven quick items give a clear, reliable snapshot you can track over time.
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15/28
Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS)
Measures the intensity of compulsive buying tendencies and loss of control related to shopping behavior.
Low tendency
Moderate tendency
High tendency
0 – 9: Low tendency | 10 – 18: Moderate tendency | 19 – 28: High tendency
A score of 15 falls in the Moderate tendency range, suggesting noticeable compulsive buying urges or difficulties with control that may be affecting everyday behavior.
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5/7
Addiction Classification (AC)
This scale counts how many BSAS items are endorsed at the “agree/strongly agree” level to estimate risk of shopping addiction features.
Low risk
Elevated risk
0 – 3: Low risk | 4 – 7: Elevated risk
A score of 5 indicates endorsement of 5 out of 7 items, which falls in the elevated-risk range for shopping addiction features on this scale.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Worried frequent shoppers
46%OF USERS
People who shop often and feel their buying urges are getting harder to control, especially when spending causes stress or regret.
Budget and debt strugglers
32%OF USERS
People dealing with overspending, credit card debt, or financial conflict who want to see if compulsive buying is part of the problem.
Therapy progress trackers
22%OF USERS
People already working on changing shopping habits who want a quick way to monitor symptoms and improvement over time.
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Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS)
Average
14.3
Normal range
9.7 — 19
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28
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Definition of Addiction (DoA)
Average
2
Normal range
0.7 — 3.2
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0
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7
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for symptoms linked to compulsive buying, such as strong urges to shop, reduced control, and negative consequences. Results indicate the level of risk and need for follow-up assessment.
How long does it take to complete, and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 2 minutes. It includes 7 items.
What time period should be considered when answering?
Answer each item based on typical behavior and experiences over the recent past. Use the full response scale and select the option that best fits.
How are scores interpreted?
Item scores are summed to produce a total score. Higher totals reflect a higher risk level and more pronounced symptoms.
Is this a diagnostic tool?
It is a screening measure and does not by itself establish a clinical diagnosis. Elevated scores support the need for a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified professional.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale, BSAS Test

Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS) Test

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This brief self-report measure screens for problematic shopping behavior and related impairment. The Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS) is intended to support identification of clinically relevant symptoms consistent with compulsive buying tendencies.

It contains 7 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items assess patterns such as preoccupation with shopping, diminished control over buying, and adverse emotional, social, or financial consequences, providing an estimate of symptom severity.

The Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale (BSAS) may be used in clinical or research settings to inform initial evaluation and to monitor change over time when paired with clinical interview and other relevant measures. Author source: psytests.org (2023).

Author: psytests.org (2023)
Literature: Andreassen, C. S., Griffiths, M. D., Pallesen, S., Bilder, R. M., Torsheim, T., & Aboujaoude, E. The Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale: reliability and validity of a brief screening test. Frontiers in Psychology. 2015.
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