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Are online poker problem gamblers sensation seekers?
Céline Bonnaire1, Servane Barrault2
1Paris Descartes University, Laboratory of Psychopathology and Health Processes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, France.
Psychiatry Research
|April 18, 2018
Summary
Problematic online poker gambling is linked to higher sensation seeking and depression. Male gamblers with high sensation seeking and disinhibition are more prone to problem gambling, highlighting the need for harm reduction strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Gambling Studies
Background:
- Online poker gambling is a prevalent activity among adults.
- Understanding factors associated with problem gambling is crucial for harm reduction.
- Sensation seeking, depression, and anxiety are potential correlates of gambling behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between sensation seeking and online poker gambling.
- To identify predictors of problem online poker gambling in a community sample.
- To control for demographic and psychological variables such as age, gender, anxiety, and depression.
Main Methods:
- A community sample of 288 adult online poker players was recruited.
- Data collected included sociodemographic information, gambling severity (CPGI), sensation seeking (SSS), and depression and anxiety levels (HADS).
- Statistical analyses were performed to compare problem and non-problem gamblers and identify associated factors.
Main Results:
- Problem online poker gamblers exhibited significantly higher sensation seeking scores (overall and subscales) and depression scores compared to non-problem gamblers.
- Male gender, higher total sensation seeking, higher disinhibition, and higher depression scores were associated with problem online poker gambling.
- These factors indicate a complex interplay between personality traits, mental health, and gambling behavior.
Conclusions:
- Sensation seeking and depression are key factors associated with problem online poker gambling.
- Findings support the need for targeted harm reduction strategies, particularly for individuals high in sensation seeking and disinhibition.
- Encouraging protective behaviors, such as setting time and monetary limits, is recommended for online poker players to mitigate risks.
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