Why do we love collecting?
Whether it's stamps, figurines, antiques or toys, plenty of people love collecting. But why? What are the psychological drivers behind the hobby? How much is marketing influencing us, and is there a risk of collecting turning into hoarding? If you enjoy the show or if you have feedback you'd like to share, please check out our survey here. Guests: Sam Todd Content creator and collector Professor Nick Neave Director of the Hoarding Research Group Department of Psychology, Northumbria University Associate Professor Louise Grimmer Tasmanian School of Business and Economics University of Tasmania Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar Reporter/producer: Rose Kerr Senior producer: James Bullen Sound engineer: Micky Grossman More info: Why They Collect: Collectors Reveal Their Motivations How retailers turn everyday items into 'must-have' collectables
All In The Mind · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
Whether it's stamps, figurines, antiques or toys, plenty of people love collecting. But why?
What are the psychological drivers behind the hobby? How much is marketing influencing us, and is there a risk of collecting turning into hoarding?
If you enjoy the show or if you have feedback you'd like to share, please check out our survey here.
Guests:
Sam ToddContent creator and collector
Professor Nick NeaveDirector of the Hoarding Research GroupDepartment of Psychology, Northumbria University
Associate Professor Louise GrimmerTasmanian School of Business and EconomicsUniversity of Tasmania
Credits:
- Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
- Reporter/producer: Rose Kerr
- Senior producer: James Bullen
- Sound engineer: Micky Grossman
More info:
Why They Collect: Collectors Reveal Their Motivations
How retailers turn everyday items into 'must-have' collectables