People shoplift for various reasons, including:
1. Financial problems, poverty and lack of funds- because they cannot afford items they desire
2. Depression and poor mental health- People with poor mental health might shoplift to gain temporary thrills and an emotional high.
3. Peer pressure- this is common in teenage males in particular, where they shoplift in order to impress their friend groups with their bravery.
4. Kleptomania- where people who are generally well-off have uncontrollable impulses to steal in order to feel relieved. Kleptomania stems from psychological disturbances.
