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Exploring the Relationships Between Problem Gambling and ADHD: A Meta-Analysis.

Jennifer Theule¹, Kylee E Hurl¹, Kristene Cheung¹

¹1 University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

Journal of Attention Disorders

|February 3, 2016

Summary

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This meta-analysis found a significant association between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms and problem gambling severity. Greater age correlated with a stronger link between ADHD symptoms and gambling severity.

Keywords:

ADHD meta-analysis problem gambling

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Background:

Inconsistencies exist in the literature regarding the link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and problem gambling.
Clarifying this association is crucial for effective clinical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To meta-analytically examine the relationship between ADHD symptoms and problem gambling symptoms.
To identify potential moderators influencing this association.

Main Methods:

A random effects model was employed for meta-analysis.
Comprehensive literature searches were conducted across PsycINFO, PubMed, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and Google Scholar.

Main Results:

A significant positive correlation (r = .17) was found between ADHD symptomology and gambling severity.
Age emerged as a potential moderator, with older participants showing a stronger association.

Conclusions:

Clinicians should be aware of the heightened risk of ADHD symptoms in individuals with problem gambling, and vice versa.
This highlights the importance of screening for comorbid ADHD in problem gamblers and gambling issues in ADHD patients.