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Daniel S Bailis1, Nicolas J Brais2, Alanna N Single2
1Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, P437 Duff Roblin Bldg., Winnipeg, MB, R3T2N2, Canada. Dan.Bailis@umanitoba.ca.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|January 3, 2021
Summary
Self-compassion aids problem gamblers in learning to avoid risky decisions, improving their performance. This suggests self-compassion can enhance self-control in high-stress environments like casinos.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Self-compassion involves treating oneself with kindness during stressful experiences.
- Problem gambling is associated with impaired decision-making and risk assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between self-compassion and risky decision-making in problem and non-problem gamblers.
- To determine if self-compassion influences learning to avoid risks in a gambling task.
Main Methods:
- 240 problem and non-problem gamblers participated in a gambling task within a casino setting.
- Multi-level modeling analyses were employed to assess learning rates and performance differences.
- Self-compassion levels were measured and correlated with gambling task outcomes.
Main Results:
- Higher self-compassion in problem gamblers led to significant performance improvements, nearing those of non-problem gamblers.
- Lower self-compassion in problem gamblers resulted in chance-level performance, similar to individuals with impairments.
- Self-compassion's effect on risk-taking varied; for problem gamblers in casinos, it reinforced self-control.
Conclusions:
- Self-compassion can be a protective factor for problem gamblers, enhancing their ability to learn from risky decisions.
- The benefits of self-compassion in reinforcing self-control appear to outweigh potential risks of disinhibition in casino settings for problem gamblers.
Keywords:
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