Attachment and gambling severity behaviors among regular gamblers: a path modeling analysis exploring the role of alexithymia, dissociation, and impulsivity

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Topino, E, Griffiths, MD ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8880-6524 and Gori, A, 2023. Attachment and gambling severity behaviors among regular gamblers: a path modeling analysis exploring the role of alexithymia, dissociation, and impulsivity. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. ISSN 1557-1874

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Abstract

Gambling disorder is viewed by many as a behavioral addiction involving significant functional impairment and a deterioration in the quality of life. The aim of the present study was to explore the factors that can influence problematic gambling by specifically focusing on the role of attachment, alexithymia, dissociation, and impulsivity. The sample comprised 368 regular gamblers (59% males, 41% females; M age =33.5 years). They completed an online survey consisting of the South Oaks Gambling Screen, Relationship Questionnaire, Twenty-Items Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Dissociative Experiences Scale-II, and Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11. Path modeling was performed to analyze the collected data. Results showed a significant multiple mediation model: CMIN/DF = 4.447, GFI = 0.984, NFI = 0.964, CFI = 0.971, SRMR = 0.046. Fearful and preoccupied attachment patterns showed significant and positive associations with problematic gambling, and which were mediated by alexithymia, dissociation, and impulsivity. These results provide useful information to orient clinical practice and preventive intervention.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Creators:	Topino, E., Griffiths, M.D. and Gori, A.
Publisher:	Springer Verlag
Date:	5 June 2023
ISSN:	1557-1874
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1007/s11469-023-01080-4 DOI 1768120 Other
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Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Laura Ward
Date Added:	08 Jun 2023 09:10
Last Modified:	08 Jun 2023 09:10
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/49146