Table 2.
One-way analysis of covariance – Adjusted means
| Supported (n = 83) | Unsupported (n = 92) | Acquiring only (CB; n = 57) | Acquiring and discarding (HD; n = 118) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure | M (SE) | M (SE) | M (SE) | M (SE) |
| Belongingness Threat | 2.53 (0.17)** | 4.67 (0.17)** | 3.47 (0.20) | 3.73 (0.14) |
| Negative Emotions | 2.88 (0.17)** | 5.09 (0.17)** | 3.79 (0.20) | 4.18 (0.14) |
| Comfort | ||||
| Tea holder | 3.27 (0.20) | 3.25 (0.19) | 3.05 (0.23) | 3.45 (0.16) |
| Chamomile tea | 4.20 (0.18) | 4.39 (0.18) | 4.25 (0.22) | 4.34 (0.15) |
| Anthropomorphism | ||||
| Tea holder | 2.60 (0.15) | 2.49 (0.15) | 2.21 (0.18)** | 2.88 (0.12)** |
| Chamomile tea | 1.61 (0.11) | 1.62 (0.10) | 1.51 (0.13) | 1.72 (0.09) |
| OAQ-R | 3.52 (0.13) | 3.71 (0.13) | 3.34 (0.15)** | 3.89 (0.10)** |
Note. Groups were compared by manipulation prime (supported/unsupported) and by acquiring and discarding status (CB/HD). OAQ-R: Object Attachment Questionnaire – Revised; CB: compulsive buyer; HD: hoarding disorder.
**p < .01.