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Cognitive distortions in heavy gambling.

T Toneatto1, T Blitz-Miller, K Calderwood

  • 1Clinical Research Department, Addiction Research Foundation, 33 Russell St., Toronto, Canada M5S 2S1. ttoneatt@arf.org

Journal of Gambling Studies
|August 13, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Regular gamblers employ various cognitive strategies, like illusory control and predictive control, to influence gambling outcomes. These mental tactics are more common in skill-based games and among those with a family history of gambling.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Gambling behavior is complex, often involving cognitive distortions.
  • Understanding gamblers' self-perceived strategies is crucial for psychopathology research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the specific strategies and cognitive distortions gamblers use to influence or predict outcomes.
  • To investigate the relationship between these strategies and game type or family history.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with 38 non-treatment-seeking regular and heavy gamblers.
  • Analysis of self-described strategies related to control, reframing, and prediction.
  • Correlation with South Oaks Gambling Screen scores and family history.

Main Results:

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  • Gamblers utilize active/passive illusory control, interpretive control, and probability/predictive control.
  • Cognitive distortions were more prevalent in skill-based games (cards, sports) versus non-skill games (lotteries).
  • A positive family history of gambling was associated with more cognitive distortions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Gamblers' beliefs about controlling outcomes are multifaceted, involving various cognitive distortions.
    • The type of game played and family history significantly influence the manifestation of these cognitive strategies.
    • Findings contribute to understanding the cognitive psychopathology of gambling disorder.