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  • Clinical Psychology

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  • Stress is a significant factor in the development and recurrence of pathological gambling (PG).
  • A reciprocal relationship exists between stress and gambling behavior.
  • Few studies have examined the impact of stress management interventions on PG.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of an adjunctive stress management program for individuals with pathological gambling.
  • To assess the program's impact on stress, depression, anxiety, sleep quality, life satisfaction, and daily routine.

Main Methods:

  • An 8-week parallel randomized waitlist controlled trial was conducted.
  • Pathological gamblers already attending Gamblers Anonymous (GA) were recruited.
  • The intervention group (n=22) received a stress management program including diet, exercise, coping strategies, relaxation breathing (RB), and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), in addition to GA.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed statistically significant improvements in stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms compared to the waitlist control group.
  • Participants in the intervention group experienced increased life satisfaction and a better daily routine.
  • Self-reported measures were used to evaluate psychosocial outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • An adjunctive stress management program can effectively ameliorate psychological distress in pathological gamblers.
  • Integrating stress management techniques into existing support programs like GA may enhance treatment outcomes.
  • Clinicians and researchers are encouraged to consider stress management as a component of PG treatment.