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Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Gambling Severity in Youth Online Gamblers: The Mediating Roles of Internalizing, Attention and Externalizing Problems

verfasst von: Mohammad Reza Zarbakhsh Bahri, Natalie Tayim, Abdulnaser Fakhrou, Mohammadreza Davoudi

Erschienen in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Ausgabe 3/2024

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Abstract

Background

This study examined the association between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Gambling Severity (gambling severity), considering the mediating roles of internalizing, externalizing, and attention among youth online gamblers.

Methods

762 youth (age_mean±SD= 15.03 ± 2.40; age_range = 10–18 years; 75.3% boys) completed the Persian Gambling Disorder Screening Questionnaire (GDSQ-P), Pediatric Symptom Checklist - Youth Report (Y-PSC), and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Questionnaire (ACE’s section, modified by authors). The analysis was done using the SMART PLS software.

Results

The reliability and discriminant validity of the provided model were assessed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). According to the results of the PLS-SEM analysis, the present model demonstrated suitable levels of reliability and validity. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) significantly affected attention, internalizing, externalizing problems, and gambling severity. Additionally, the level of gambling was directly correlated with ACEs. Moreover, the indirect influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable via the mediators was found to be statistically significant (P < .001).These findings suggest that externalizing behaviors, attention problems, and internalizing symptoms mediate the effect of ACEs on gambling severity. Lastly, fitness indices indicated that our proposed model fit the data well (SRMR = 0.06, d_ULS = 1.15, Chi-square = 1291.461, and NFI = 0.71).

Conclusion

Our study found that ACEs significantly influence gambling severity among youth online gamblers, with internalizing, externalizing, and attention problems mediating this relationship. Practical implications include integrating ACE screening and targeted interventions for associated mental health issues into youth gambling prevention programs to mitigate the risk of problematic gambling behavior.

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Titel: Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Gambling Severity in Youth Online Gamblers: The Mediating Roles of Internalizing, Attention and Externalizing Problems
verfasst von: Mohammad Reza Zarbakhsh Bahri
Natalie Tayim
Abdulnaser Fakhrou
Mohammadreza Davoudi
Publikationsdatum: 28.05.2024
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Gambling Studies / Ausgabe 3/2024
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10320-8

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