Prevalence of Problem Gambling: A Meta-analysis of Recent Empirical Research (2016–2022)

Gabellini, Eliana; Lucchini, Fabio; Gattoni, Maria Elena

doi:10.1007/s10899-022-10180-0

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“…(American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013 ). According to a current meta-analysis, the prevalence of gambling disorder is estimated to be 1.29% in adults (Gabellini et al, 2023 ).Concerning GD prevalence as a function of sex, a ratio of 2:8 of women and men has been found (Merkouris et al, 2016 ). Although there is still limited gender-specific literature on GD, studies have reported sex-related differences in terms of psychopathological profile, gambling behaviour patterns, associated consequences or pathogenesis of GD (Gavriel-Fried et al, 2019 ; Jiménez-Murcia et al, 2020 ; Macía et al, 2023 ).…”

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Looking at Sex Differences in Gambling Disorder: The Predictive Role of the Early Abandonment Schema, Gambling Motives and Alexithymia in Depression

Estévez,

Macía,

Macía

2023

J Gambl Stud

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A growing body of research indicates differences between men and women with gambling disorder. However, although alexithymia, gambling motives or abandonment have been associated with GD, women’s clinical profile remains unexplored. This study aims, firstly, to explore mean differences in gambling motives (i.e. enhancement, coping and social [SOC]), the early maladaptive abandonment schema, alexithymia and depression in women and men with GD. Secondly, to analyse the correlation between the aforementioned variables as a function of sex. Thirdly, to examine the predictive role of gambling motives, early abandonment schema and alexithymia in depression as a function of sex. Lastly, to analyse the mediating role of COP between the early maladaptive abandonment schema and depression in women with GD, and the mediating role of ENH and the early maladaptive abandonment schema between alexithymia and depression in men with GD. The sample comprised 108 adults with GD diagnosis, of whom 60 were women and 48 were men. Regression and mediation analyses were carried out to explore possible sex differences in GD, through the SPSS programme. Results showed that depressive symptoms are predicted by alexithymia in men with GD and by the early maladaptive abandonment schema in women with GD. Regarding mediation analyses, the results suggest that COP mediated the relationship between early abandonment schema and depressive symptoms in females; and ENH and abandonment schema mediated the relationship between alexithymia and depressive symptoms in males. These results provide evidence of the relevance of considering sex differences when establishing therapeutic strategies in GD rehabilitation.

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Looking at Sex Differences in Gambling Disorder: The Predictive Role of the Early Abandonment Schema, Gambling Motives and Alexithymia in Depression

Estévez,

Macía,

Macía

2023

J Gambl Stud

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“…Although direct comparisons cannot be made based on the available evidence, the results of this meta‐analysis suggest that PBG is more common in people with psychotic disorders than in the general population. Indeed, a recent meta‐analysis of 23 prevalence studies published between 2016 and 2022, including 124,264 individuals, reported a pooled prevalence of PBG in adults from the general population of 1.29% (95% CI, 0.63%–1.95%) 35 . While this may be expected given the high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity in people with psychotic disorders, and is particularly well documented for substance use disorders, this is the first quantitative synthesis of the evidence for behavioral addictions, in this case PBG.…”

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“…Indeed, a recent meta-analysis of 23 prevalence studies published between 2016 and 2022, including 124,264 individuals, reported a pooled prevalence of PBG in adults from the general population of 1.29% (95% CI, 0.63%-1.95%). 35 While this may be expected given the high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity in people with psychotic disorders, and is particularly well documented for substance use disorders, this is the first quantitative synthesis of the evidence for behavioral addictions, in this case PBG. In addition to possible genetic and neurobiological susceptibilities, 74 one could hypothesize an overrepresentation of risk factors for PBG in this population, such as substance use, mental health comorbidities (e.g., anxiety, depression), and socioeconomic precariousness.…”

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“…[27][28][29][30][31] The estimates of gambling disorder prevalence in the general population vary from 0.4% to 2.2%, [32][33][34] contingent upon variations in study methodologies and geographical location. In parallel, estimates of PBG prevalence vary from 0.12% to 6.4%, 32,34,35 being influenced by diverse contextual and methodological factors including the diagnostic instruments and thresholds employed for its definition. While a higher prevalence of PBG has been reported in people with mental health disorders, including substance use, bipolar, and personality disorders, compared with the general population, fewer studies have focused on psychotic disorders.…”

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“…The estimates of gambling disorder prevalence in the general population vary from 0.4% to 2.2%, 32–34 contingent upon variations in study methodologies and geographical location. In parallel, estimates of PBG prevalence vary from 0.12% to 6.4%, 32,34,35 being influenced by diverse contextual and methodological factors including the diagnostic instruments and thresholds employed for its definition.…”

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Problem gambling in psychotic disorders: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of prevalence

Corbeil,

Anderson,

Béchard

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IntroductionProblem gambling (PBG) is more common in people with mental health disorders, including substance use, bipolar, and personality disorders, than in the general population. Although individuals with psychotic disorders might be expected to be more vulnerable to PBG, fewer studies have focused on this comorbidity. The aim of this review was to estimate the prevalence of PBG in people with psychotic disorders.MethodsMedline (Ovid), EMBASE, PsycINFO (Ovid), CINAHL, CENTRAL, Web of science, and ProQuest were searched on November 1, 2023, without language restrictions. Observational and experimental studies including individuals with psychotic disorders and reporting the prevalence of PBG were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal for systematic reviews of prevalence data. The pooled prevalence of PBG was calculated using a fixed effects generalized linear mixed model and presented through forest plots.ResultsOf 1271 records screened, 12 studies (n = 3443) were included. The overall prevalence of PBG was 8.7% (95% CI = 7.8%–9.7%, I2 = 69%). A lower prevalence was found in studies with a low risk of bias (5.6%; 95% CI = 4.4%–7.0%) compared with studies with a moderate risk of bias (10.4%; 95% CI = 9.2%–11.7%). Different methods used to assess PBG also contributed to the heterogeneity found.ConclusionThis meta‐analysis found substantial heterogeneity, partly due to the risk of bias of the included studies and a lack of uniformity in PBG assessment. Although more research is needed to identify those at increased risk for PBG, its relatively high prevalence warrants routine screening for gambling in clinical practice.

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Prevalence of Problem Gambling: A Meta-analysis of Recent Empirical Research (2016–2022)

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Looking at Sex Differences in Gambling Disorder: The Predictive Role of the Early Abandonment Schema, Gambling Motives and Alexithymia in Depression

Looking at Sex Differences in Gambling Disorder: The Predictive Role of the Early Abandonment Schema, Gambling Motives and Alexithymia in Depression

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