{
  "id": 17382263,
  "title": "Psychology says a collecting mindset can make shopping more enjoyable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/psychology-says-a-collecting-mindset-can-make-shopping-more-enjoyable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T09:31:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/psychology-says-people-who-treat-their-purchases-as-part-of-a-collection-may-find-the-shopping-process-more-enjoyable-as-research-involving-3306-participants-reveals-how-a-collecting-mindset-changes-what-we-want/articleshow/135377975.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "People often find joy in viewing purchases as additions to collections rather than isolated items. This perspective shifts focus towards the experience of searching and acquiring meaningful objects. Retailers utilize collecting strategies to encourage consumers to build sets and return for more items. Research indicates that this mindset can influence spending and price evaluations, impacting…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}