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  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada. bergena@uoguelph.ca

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Problem gamblers exhibit lower self-control, a key factor in gambling behavior. This study confirms self-control deficits in problem gamblers using both self-report and behavioral measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Self-control is theorized as a primary factor in problem gambling.
  • However, direct empirical investigation of self-control in gamblers remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To directly assess trait self-control in problem gamblers.
  • To investigate the relationship between gambling risk levels and self-control capacity.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Employed a self-report measure of self-control strength in 2,208 undergraduate students.
  • Study 2: Utilized multiple behavioral measures of self-control strength in 296 university students and staff.
  • Both studies utilized the strength model of self-control.

Main Results:

  • Both self-report and behavioral measures indicated lower trait self-control in problem gamblers.
  • Higher-risk gamblers demonstrated significant trait self-control deficits compared to lower-risk gamblers.

Conclusions:

  • Problem gambling is associated with deficits in trait self-control.
  • These findings support the role of self-control in the etiology of problem gambling.