Research Article

The Relationship of Gambling Disorder With Behavioral İnhibition-Activation Systems and Sociodemographic Factors

Volume: 17 Number: 1 March 21, 2022
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The Relationship of Gambling Disorder With Behavioral İnhibition-Activation Systems and Sociodemographic Factors

Abstract

Objective: Our aim in this study is to reveal the relationship between gambling disorder with behavioral inhibition-activation systems and sociodemographic factors and to bring to light the differences specific to our culture by testing Gray's biopsychological personality model for the first time in our country on those with gambling disorders. Material and Methods: In the study conducted on the internet, the participants who accepted to participate in the study were asked to fill in the sociodemographic data form, the South Oaks Gambling Screening Test (SOGS) and the Behavioral Inhibition System/Behavioral Activation System (BIS/BAS Scale). Of the 415 participants who participated in the study, 401 (96.6%) read the information about the study and agreed to participate in the study, while 14 (3.4%) refused to participate in the study. 24 (5.98%) of 401 participants who accepted to participate in the study were excluded due to inappropriate data and the study was conducted with 377 participants. Results: Among the 377 participants who participated in the study, the rate of severe gambling disorder (gambling addiction) (SOGST score: 8 and above) was 2.9% and the rate of mild gambling disorder (problem gambling) (SOGST score: 3-7) was 8.2%. When mild and severe gambling disorder were evaluated together, 11.1% of the participants were having a gambling disorder. Among sociodemographic factors; being a male, smoking, alcohol use, and the presence of suicidal ideation were determined as risk factors for gambling disorder. The "behavioral inhibition" subscale mean of the participants with gambling disorder was found to be 1.001 points lower than the participants who did not show gambling disorder (p = 0.048). Conclusion: It is seen that gambling disorder has the potential to turn into a serious problem for our country in the near future. Our findings suggest that attention should be paid to cognitive processes, especially for behavioral inhibition, in the treatment and follow-up processes of individuals with gambling disorders and behavioral inhibition focused coping approach may be protective against gambling disorder.

Keywords

gambling disorder , addiction , behavioral inhibition , behavioral activation , Gray's Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory , Sociodemographic factors

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