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Namrata Raylu1, Tian Po S Oei2,3,4, Jasmine M Y Loo5,6
1School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Room 104, Brisbane, Australia.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|September 14, 2015
Summary
Cognitive behavioral therapy effectively treats gambling problems. This study statistically validated the cognitive behavioral theory of gambling, confirming pathways and highlighting gender differences in gambling behavior.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) are widely studied and effective for gambling problems.
- However, statistical validation of cognitive behavioral models for gambling behavior is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To statistically test the pathways proposed in the cognitive behavioral theory of gambling behavior.
- To examine the role of psychological states, coping styles, and urges in gambling behavior.
Main Methods:
- Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze data from 969 community participants.
- Participants completed questionnaires on gambling urges, cognitions, behaviors, psychological states (depression, anxiety, stress), and coping styles.
Main Results:
- Negative psychological states directly predicted gambling behavior.
- Gambling urges predicted gambling behavior directly and indirectly through gambling cognitions.
- Avoidance coping indirectly predicted gambling behavior via gambling cognitions.
- Negative psychological states correlated with gambling cognitions and avoidance coping.
- Significant gender differences in gambling behavior were observed.
Conclusions:
- The study confirmed the validity of pathways within the cognitive behavioral theory of gambling behavior.
- Negative psychological states, gambling urges, and coping styles are key factors influencing gambling behavior.
- Gender differences are important to consider when conceptualizing and treating gambling behavior.
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