Several studies have found that certain traits of impulsivity are associated with gambling disorder, and influence its severity. Furthermore, it has been suggested that some forms of gambling, particularly electronic gambling machines, are particularly widespread among pathological gamblers. In the present, exploratory study, we aim to clarify the role played by impulsivity in influencing the choice of specific gambling activities, by examining the relation between individual dimensions of impulsivity, and the choice of specific gambling activities in a clinical population. 100 consecutively admitted pathological gamblers at the National Problem Gambling Clinic in London (UK) in 2014 were administered the UPPS-P and BIS-11 impulsivity questionnaires, the Problem Gambling Severity Index, and underwent a structured interview concerning their gambling activities in the month and year prior to assessment. The correlation between individual gambling activities and impulsivity dimensions was analyzed both at a bivariate level, and using logistic regression. We found a significant correlation between Negative Urgency, Motor impulsivity and low-stakes machine gambling on multivariate analysis. Negative urgency (i.e. the tendency to act impulsively in response to negative affect), and Motor impulsivity (a tendency to rash action and restlessness) might be mediating factors in the choice of electronic gambling machines, particularly among patients whose gambling is escape-oriented. Structural and situational characteristics of gambling machines, particularly the widespread availability of low-stakes—rather than high-stakes—gaming machines, might concur to the choice of this form of gambling among individuals who present higher negative urgency and restlessness.

Lutri, V., Soldini, E., Ronzitti, S., Smith, N., Clerici, M., Blaszczynski, A., et al. (2018). Impulsivity and gambling type among treatment-seeking disordered gamblers: An explorative study. JOURNAL OF GAMBLING STUDIES, 34(4), 1341-1354 [10.1007/s10899-018-9764-0].

Impulsivity and gambling type among treatment-seeking disordered gamblers: An explorative study

Ronzitti, Silvia;Clerici, Massimo;
2018

Abstract

Several studies have found that certain traits of impulsivity are associated with gambling disorder, and influence its severity. Furthermore, it has been suggested that some forms of gambling, particularly electronic gambling machines, are particularly widespread among pathological gamblers. In the present, exploratory study, we aim to clarify the role played by impulsivity in influencing the choice of specific gambling activities, by examining the relation between individual dimensions of impulsivity, and the choice of specific gambling activities in a clinical population. 100 consecutively admitted pathological gamblers at the National Problem Gambling Clinic in London (UK) in 2014 were administered the UPPS-P and BIS-11 impulsivity questionnaires, the Problem Gambling Severity Index, and underwent a structured interview concerning their gambling activities in the month and year prior to assessment. The correlation between individual gambling activities and impulsivity dimensions was analyzed both at a bivariate level, and using logistic regression. We found a significant correlation between Negative Urgency, Motor impulsivity and low-stakes machine gambling on multivariate analysis. Negative urgency (i.e. the tendency to act impulsively in response to negative affect), and Motor impulsivity (a tendency to rash action and restlessness) might be mediating factors in the choice of electronic gambling machines, particularly among patients whose gambling is escape-oriented. Structural and situational characteristics of gambling machines, particularly the widespread availability of low-stakes—rather than high-stakes—gaming machines, might concur to the choice of this form of gambling among individuals who present higher negative urgency and restlessness.
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Barrat impulsivity scale; BIS-11; Electronic gambling; Gambling activities; Gambling disorder; Gambling machines; Gambling type; Impulsivity; Motor impulsivity; Negative urgency; Pathological gambling; Problem gambling; Type of gambling; UPPS-P;
Barrat impulsivity scale; BIS-11; Electronic gambling; Gambling activities; Gambling disorder; Gambling machines; Gambling type; Impulsivity; Motor impulsivity; Negative urgency; Pathological gambling; Problem gambling; Type of gambling; UPPS-P; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Behavior, Addictive; Choice Behavior; Female; Gambling; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Psychological Tests; Psychotherapy; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult; Impulsive Behavior; Sociology and Political Science; Psychology (all)
English
2018
34
4
1341
1354
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Lutri, V., Soldini, E., Ronzitti, S., Smith, N., Clerici, M., Blaszczynski, A., et al. (2018). Impulsivity and gambling type among treatment-seeking disordered gamblers: An explorative study. JOURNAL OF GAMBLING STUDIES, 34(4), 1341-1354 [10.1007/s10899-018-9764-0].
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