Which particular emotion commonly pushes people to start spending?

[Min George]

I think the number one emotion behind spending without thoughts is happiness. When someone is happy, they just want to spend money.

Do you think happiness is the biggest emotions that causes people to overspend or you think anger and depression?

 

[eLdavis]

It depends on the individual, for some happiness makes them spend a lot. Then there are those who go into spending when they are feeling down or depressed.

 

[Augusta]

Emotional spending occurs when people make purchases in response to feelings rather than actual needs. Whether it's stress, boredom, sadness, or even happiness

 

[Kross]

Most people spend stupidly when they are happy. That high from being happy makes them lose financial rationality.

 

[Kera]

For most people, they become irrational when they are excited. And would spend much money at that point.