Co-morbidity Between Gambling Problems and Depressive Symptoms: A Longitudinal Perspective of Risk and Protective Factors

Dussault, Frédéric; Brendgen, Mara; Vitaro, Frank; Carbonneau, René; Boivin, Michel; Tremblay, Richard E.

doi:10.1007/s10899-015-9546-x

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“…As discussed above, social identities’ impact on health and well-being is considerable. Equally important to health and well-being is the support derived from these social relationships (Cohen and Wills 1985 ; Dussault et al 2016 ). These social mechanisms commonly go together, especially in psychology and health literature, where their impact is widely documented in patient and addiction recovery outcomes (Buckingham et al 2013 ; Dingle et al 2015a , b ).…”

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Peer Group Identification as Determinant of Youth Behavior and the Role of Perceived Social Support in Problem Gambling

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Gambling opportunities have increased rapidly during recent years. Previous research shows that gambling is a popular activity among youth, which may contribute to problem gambling. This study examined how social identification with online and offline peer groups associates with youth problem gambling behavior and if perceived social support buffers this relationship. Data were gathered with an online survey with 1212 American and 1200 Finnish participants between 15 and 25 years of age. Measures included the South Oaks Gambling Screen for problem gambling, and items for peer group identification and perceived social support. It was found that youth who identify strongly with offline peer groups were less likely to engage in problem gambling, while strong identification with online peer groups had the opposite effect. We also found that the associations between social identification and problem gambling behavior were moderated by perceived social support. Online peer groups may be a determinant in youth problem gambling. Focusing on offline peer groups and increasing social support can hold significant potential in youth gambling prevention.

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Peer Group Identification as Determinant of Youth Behavior and the Role of Perceived Social Support in Problem Gambling

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“…Clarke found that pathological gamblers were more depressed than gamblers with no gambling problems [ 45 ]. This is reflected in recent studies [ 36 ]. Pathological gamblers may also experience cognitive distortions, such as denial, superstition, overconfidence, sense of control, etc.…”

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“…Concerning comorbidities, a number of studies have revealed that pathological gamblers are more likely to experience problems of psychiatric comorbidity [ 9 , 31 , 32 ], among adults and teenagers [ 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ]. The most common comorbidities found are depression, anxiety, alcoholism and obsessive-compulsive behavior.…”

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Analysis of Gambling in the Media Related to Screens: Immersion as a Predictor of Excessive Use?

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Romo

2018

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This study investigates the intricacies between the player interface proposed by the screens, (in particular on smartphone applications or in video games) and gambling. Recent research indicates connections between “immersion” and excessive screen practice. We want to understand the causal-effects between online gambling and the “immersion” variable and understand their relationship and its contingencies. This article empirically investigates whether and how it is possible to observe immersion with its sub-dimensions in gambling on different screens. The objective of this study was to analyze: (1) the costs and benefits associated with gambling practice on screens (2) the link between gambling practice and screen practice (video game, Internet, mobile screen); (3) to observe the propensity to immersion for individuals practicing gambling on screens; and (4) to examine the comorbidities and cognitive factors associated with the practice of gambling on screen. A total of 432 adults (212 men, 220 women), recruited from Ile-de-France (France), responded to a battery of questionnaires. Our study suggests that immersion variables make it possible to understand the cognitive participation of individuals towards screens in general, the practice of gambling on screens and the excessive practice of screens.

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“…In the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions study on a large community sample, designed with a three-year follow-up, it was found that a baseline diagnosis of problematic gambling predicted new-onset mood episodes, generalized anxiety, and alcohol-use disorder ( Chou & Afifi, 2011 ). A complex pattern of interaction between gambling and depression was found in an 11-year follow-up study of adolescents ( Dussault et al., 2016 ).…”

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“…( 2010 ) reported a 9.4% prevalence rate of problem gambling and in another study, Quilty, Watson, Robinson, Toneatto, and Bagby ( 2011 ) found a rate of 12.5%. Some authors have also hypothesized a causal relationship in the comorbidity of depression and gambling, by investigating the time course of the two disorders ( Chou & Afifi, 2011 ; Dussault et al., 2016 ).…”

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At-risk gambling in patients with severe mental illness: Prevalence and associated features

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Background and aimsThe primary objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of at-risk gambling in a large, unselected sample of outpatients attending two community mental health centers, to estimate rates according to the main diagnosis, and to evaluate risk factors for gambling.MethodsAll patients attending the centers were evaluated with the Canadian Problem Gambling Index and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Diagnoses were checked with the treating psychiatrists and after a chart review of the university hospital discharge diagnoses.ResultsThe rate of at-risk gambling in 900 patients was 5.3%. In those who gambled over the last year, 10.1% were at-risk gamblers. The rates in the main diagnostic groups were: 4.7% schizophrenia and related disorders, 4.9% bipolar disorder, 5.6% unipolar depression, and 6.6% cluster B personality disorder. In 52.1% of the cases, at-risk gambling preceded the onset of a major psychiatric disorder. In a linear regression analysis, a family history of gambling disorder, psychiatric comorbidities, drug abuse/dependence, and tobacco smoking were significantly associated with at-risk gambling.Discussion and conclusionThe results of this study evidenced a higher rate of at-risk gambling compared to community estimates and call for a careful screening for gambling in the general psychiatric population.

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Co-morbidity Between Gambling Problems and Depressive Symptoms: A Longitudinal Perspective of Risk and Protective Factors

Cited by 23 publications

References 66 publications

Peer Group Identification as Determinant of Youth Behavior and the Role of Perceived Social Support in Problem Gambling

Peer Group Identification as Determinant of Youth Behavior and the Role of Perceived Social Support in Problem Gambling

Analysis of Gambling in the Media Related to Screens: Immersion as a Predictor of Excessive Use?

At-risk gambling in patients with severe mental illness: Prevalence and associated features

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