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  • Behavioral Science
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Justifications are commonly used to support choices in various behaviors.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding justificatory thoughts specifically within gambling behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence and impact of justificatory thinking in individuals with gambling problems.
  • To determine if justifications are associated with problem gambling severity, beyond impulsivity and cognitive distortions.

Main Methods:

  • Two online surveys were conducted with gamblers seeking to reduce their gambling (Study 1: n=101, Study 2: n=154).
  • Justifications, previously identified in eating and consumer behavior, were assessed.
  • Associations between justifications, problem gambling severity, trait impulsivity, and cognitive distortions were examined.

Main Results:

  • Justificatory thinking was positively associated with problem gambling severity in both studies, even after controlling for impulsivity and cognitive distortions.
  • Justifications also correlated positively with trait urgency and cognitive distortions.
  • These findings suggest justificatory thinking is not independent of impulsivity.

Conclusions:

  • Justificatory thinking is present in the context of gambling and is related to problem gambling severity.
  • This cognitive process may be an overlooked factor in understanding gambling-related cognitions.
  • Further research into gambling justifications could inform interventions.