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Personality Disorders Among Pathological Gamblers.

Alex Blaszczynski1, Zachary Steel

  • 1University of New South Wales, Australia. Professional Unit, Health Services Building, The Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia.

Journal of Gambling Studies
|May 27, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Pathological gamblers frequently have personality disorders, particularly Cluster B types like borderline and narcissistic. These disorders correlate with impulsivity, affective instability, and problem gambling severity.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Pathological gambling is a significant impulse control disorder.
  • Understanding comorbidities is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of DSM-III-R personality disorders in pathological gamblers.
  • To explore associations between personality disorders, psychological distress, and gambling behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 82 pathological gamblers in a treatment program were assessed.
  • Utilized the Personality Disorders Questionnaire-Revised and other psychometric measures.

Main Results:

  • 93% of subjects met criteria for at least one personality disorder, averaging 4.6 per person.

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  • Cluster B personality disorders (borderline, histrionic, narcissistic) were most common.
  • These disorders linked to impulsivity, affective instability, and problem gambling severity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Personality disorders are highly prevalent in pathological gamblers.
    • Cluster B disorders, particularly antisocial and narcissistic personality disorders, may mediate gambling severity.