hoarding behaviors
[ˈhɔːrdɪŋ bɪˈheɪvjərz]
nounpl: hoarding behaviors
comportamentos de acumulação / comportamentos de entesouramento
1. Compulsive or excessive accumulation and retention of items, often resulting in cluttered living spaces and difficulty discarding possessions
Hoarding behaviors can become a serious mental health concern when they interfere with daily functioning.
Os comportamentos de acumulação podem se tornar uma preocupação séria de saúde mental quando interferem no funcionamento diário.
2. The psychological pattern of collecting and keeping excessive amounts of items due to emotional attachment, fear of loss, or obsessive-compulsive tendencies
Her hoarding behaviors began after a traumatic loss in her family.
Os seus comportamentos de acumulação começaram após uma perda traumática na sua família.
3. In animals, the instinctive behavior of gathering and storing food or resources for future use
Squirrels exhibit hoarding behaviors in autumn to prepare for winter.
Os esquilos exibem comportamentos de entesouramento no outono para se preparar para o inverno.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, hoarding behaviors have become increasingly recognized as a legitimate mental health disorder rather than mere messiness. In Brazil, discussions about hoarding often connect to psychological support services and family intervention. In the USA, reality TV shows about hoarding have increased public awareness, sometimes sensationalizing the disorder. The condition is now included in the DSM-5 as Hoarding Disorder, reflecting growing clinical recognition across cultures.
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