Does gambling type moderate the links between problem gambling, emotion regulation, anxiety, depression and gambling motives

Barrault, Servane; Mathieu, S.; Brunault, Paul; Varescon, Isabelle

doi:10.1080/14459795.2018.1501403

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“…These findings are consistent with research suggesting that motivation to boost euphoria, thrill, or novelty is related to positive emotion-driven impulsivity, some forms of emotion dysregulation, and risk taking [22, 23, 24]. Conversely, evidence regarding social motives remains inconclusive, with reports of positive associations between social motives and problem gambling [17, 19], no association [25, 26], or even negative associations [27].…”

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Reconsidering the roots, structure, and implications of gambling motives: An integrative approach

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Rationale and method Accurately identifying motives to gamble is crucial in the functional analysis of gambling behavior. In this study, a data-driven approach was followed to clarify the factor structure underlying a pool of motives for gambling, selected from the Gambling Motives Questionnaire–Financial (GMQ-F), and the Reasons for Gambling Questionnaire (RGQ), in a sample of regular problem and non-problem gamblers. Additionally, the role of gambling motives in the relationship between root behavioral activation/inhibition systems (BIS/BAS) and gambling severity, frequency, and preferences was explored using structural equation modelling (SEM). Results and conclusions The present study identified Social, Financial, and Fun/thrill-related gambling motives factors, but also a fourth factor in which some positive and negative reinforcement-based motives were grouped into a single and broader Affect regulation factor. This Affect regulation factor shared variance both with BIS and BAS-related measures, and was the only direct predictor of disordered gambling symptoms. The Fun/thrill factor was directly related to frequency of participation in high-arousal, skill-based games, and all factors were related to participation in lower-arousal, chance games (with Social motives negatively predicting both participation in the latter and total severity). In the SEM model, measures of BIS/BAS sensitivity were connected to gambling behavior only through gambling motives. Based on measures of items’ specificity, a shortened Spanish scale (the brief Gambling Motives Inventory, bGMI) is proposed to assess gambling motives in accordance with the observed 4-factor structure.

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“…Playing these types of games can also regulate emotions, but in the sense of increasing positive feelings [ 36 ]. Problematic gambling seems to be related to emotional regulation deficit [ 32 , 55 – 57 ]. Among skill gamblers, this seems to refer more to the presence of alexithymia [ 36 ], while among mixed gamblers, it seems to refer to difficulty in regulating negative affect efficiently and appropriately.…”

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“…A score of ≤2 represents the absence of problem gambling, a score of 3 or 4 defines a problematic use of gambling, while a score of ≥5 corresponds to probable pathological gambling. However, consistent with previous studies [ 32 , 36 ], we used a gambling severity dichotomy: scores of 0–2 indicated no problem gambling and scores of ≥3 suggested problem gambling, which includes both at-risk and probable pathological gamblers. As almost no mental health problem is categorical [ 41 ], the dimensional score was used in the statistical analysis, and the categorical score was only used to describe the two subsamples.…”

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“…This mixed-mode playing joins the mixed practice, as we call it in this study: gamblers have to move around to play certain games, especially for games of luck in France. Thus, the practice of mixed games, i.e., different types of games requiring the use of online and offline media, contribute more to gambling problems than the practice of playing only one type of game [32,53]; which does not prevent the possibility of online and offline playing for the same skill game. Moreover, the practice of several games with different characteristics among the mixed gamblers (including at least one game of luck) suggests that they are probably not addicted to a particular game, but rather tend to continue their plural gambling activity more for the functions it fulfills.…”

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“…Differences in the psychological and psychopathological profiles of gamblers with problematic gambling activity can be observed depending on the type of games played or the types of gambling modalities [ 30 – 32 ]. Games can currently be classified according to whether the rewards associated with the gambling activity are immediate or delayed [ 33 ], depending on the level of arousal provided by the game played [ 10 ], or according to the presence or absence skills [ 34 , 35 ].…”

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The role of gambling type on gambling motives, cognitive distortions, and gambling severity in gamblers recruited online

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The recent literature shows that the type of gambling practiced influences problem gambling. This study was aimed at investigating the factors associated with gambling type, including gambling severity, gambling motives, and cognitive distortions. A total of 291 regular male gamblers (229 skill gamblers and 62 mixed gamblers, i.e., those who play at least one game of chance and one skill game) were recruited online and assessed for gambling severity (South Oaks Gambling Screen), gambling motives (Gambling Motives Questionnaire-Financial), cognitive distortions (Gambling-Related Cognition Scale), and psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). After controlling for the number of games played and psychological distress, we found that gambling type was significantly associated with gambling severity. Moreover, controlling for psychological distress showed that gambling type was also significantly associated with coping motives and interpretative bias. First, mixed gamblers had higher severity scores and higher coping motivation than skill gamblers; second, skill gamblers seemed more at risk of developing interpretative bias. Thus, the gamblers presented different psychological, motivational, and cognitive profiles according to gambling type, indicating that different clinical interventions may be relevant. Working on coping motives and anxiety and depression symptoms with an abstinence purpose would be more suitable for mixed gamblers. Indeed, working on these points could lead to the gambler reducing or eventually ceasing gambling, as the need to regulate negative emotions through gambling behavior would fade in parallel. Gambling type, psychological distress, gambling motives, and cognitive distortions should be taken into consideration systematically in clinical interventions of patients with plural and mixed practice of games.

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A Comprehensive Model for Gambling Behaviors: Assessment of the Factors that can Contribute to the Vulnerability and Maintenance of Gambling Disorder

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Gambling Disorder is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon which requires a careful understanding by analysing both the life experiences and the psychopathological components linked to this type of behaviour. This study aimed to apply a Comprehensive Model of Addiction and to delve deeper the dimensions involved in the vulnerability and maintenance of the disease. Therefore, the effect of alexithymia and traumatic experiences in mediating the relationship between insecure attachment and dissociation, as well as the roles of impulsiveness and compulsiveness in influencing obsessiveness were explored in pathological gamblers. A sample composed of 253 individuals with a mean age of 47.8 years (SD = 12.4) with a diagnosis of Gambling Disorder (82.6% males, 17.4% females) completed the battery of measures. Results showed that alexithymia significantly mediates the relationship between insecure attachment and dissociation, while no significance was found in the effect of complex trauma. Furthermore, a significant impact role of impulsiveness and compulsiveness in determining obsessiveness was found. Therefore, the data suggested that alexithymia may increase the risk of developing a gambling disorder, mediating the association between insecure attachment and dissociation. The model of craving which could have a core role in disease maintenance processes was also confirmed, highlighting a significant influence of impulsiveness and compulsiveness on obsessiveness. Such findings might have relevant implications to increase the effectiveness of both preventive interventions and therapeutic works, favouring positive results for a better mental health of the subjects.

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Does gambling type moderate the links between problem gambling, emotion regulation, anxiety, depression and gambling motives

Cited by 36 publications

References 41 publications

Reconsidering the roots, structure, and implications of gambling motives: An integrative approach

Reconsidering the roots, structure, and implications of gambling motives: An integrative approach

The role of gambling type on gambling motives, cognitive distortions, and gambling severity in gamblers recruited online

A Comprehensive Model for Gambling Behaviors: Assessment of the Factors that can Contribute to the Vulnerability and Maintenance of Gambling Disorder

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