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Problem Gambling in Early Adulthood: a Population-Based Study
Alan Emond1, Mark D Griffiths2, Linda Hollén1
1Centre for Academic Child Health, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK.
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
|April 4, 2022
Summary
Problem gambling in young adults aged 20-24 is often stable and linked to adolescent conduct issues, sensation-seeking, and parental gambling. These behaviors predict later substance use and addictive tendencies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Problem gambling is a significant public health concern among young adults.
- Understanding the stability and predictors of problem gambling is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the stability of problem gambling from age 20 to 24.
- To identify antecedents and consequences of problem gambling at age 20.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC).
- Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) administered to 2624 participants at age 20 and 1921 at age 24.
- Categorization of gambling risk levels: non-problem, low-risk, moderate-risk, and problem gambling.
Main Results:
- Problem gambling prevalence remained stable between ages 20 and 24.
- Problem gamblers at age 20 exhibited adolescent hyperactivity/conduct issues, high sensation-seeking, external locus of control, maternal gambling problems, lower parental supervision, and higher social media use.
- Moderate-to-problem gambling at age 20 correlated with smoking, illicit drug use, and alcohol problems at age 24.
Conclusions:
- Problem gambling behaviors in a minority of young adults, particularly males, are established by age 20.
- These behaviors are associated with a constellation of risk factors and other addictive behaviors, indicating a need for comprehensive intervention strategies.
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