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  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Personality disorders are frequently observed in individuals with pathological gambling.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for effective treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent literature (2015-2016) on personality disorders and their link to pathological gambling.
  • To determine the prevalence of common personality disorders among pathological gamblers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies published from 2015 to August 2016.
  • Analysis of reported prevalence rates of personality disorders in pathological gamblers.

Main Results:

  • Cluster B personality disorders are most common in pathological gamblers, with Clusters A and C also reported.
  • Findings align with established guidelines, indicating a strong association between personality disorders and pathological gambling.
  • Cross-sectional studies consistently link personality disorders to increased gambling severity and earlier onset.

Conclusions:

  • Current research should move beyond prevalence rates.
  • Future studies should employ longitudinal designs to elucidate the pathways between personality disorders and gambling disorder.
  • Longitudinal research is key to understanding the onset and progression of pathological gambling in relation to personality disorders.