Psychology of Disorganization

Hoarding is a version of clutter mania. An interesting article by Randy Frost and Rachel Gross explains in its abstract the hoarding can be linked to perfectionism, a trait of a gifted thinker. It can also be linked to obsessive behaviors and a scarcity mentally (a just in case scenario). Hoarders tend to have family members who hoard as well -- a pot calling the kettle black?  Or the garage desk a pantry?