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Problem gambling and concurrent emotional/behavioral problems among Greek adolescents
Assimina Paleologou1, Helen Lazaratou2, Dimitris Anagnostopoulos1
1Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece.
Turk Pediatri Arsivi
|October 18, 2019
Summary
Adolescent problem gambling is strongly linked to emotional and behavioral issues like conduct problems and social dysfunction. Early screening and treatment for these co-occurring symptoms are crucial for affected youth.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Problem gambling in adolescents is a significant public health concern.
- Limited research exists on the link between adolescent gambling and emotional/behavioral problems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between problem gambling and emotional/behavioral problems in adolescents.
- Utilize data from a school-based survey in the greater Athens area.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 2159 high school students in Athens using self-reported questionnaires.
- Assessed problem gambling with the DSM-IV Multiple Response Adapted for Juveniles questionnaire.
- Evaluated emotional/behavioral problems using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between adolescent problem gambling and emotional/behavioral problems.
- All subscales of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (emotional symptoms, conduct problems, attention/hyperactivity, social dysfunction) were linked to problem gambling.
- Problem gamblers exhibited lower scores on the prosocial scale.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent problem gambling frequently co-occurs with other emotional and behavioral symptoms.
- The strong association highlights the need for screening and treatment of these co-occurring issues in adolescents with gambling problems.
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