Statistical predictors of the co-occurrence between gambling disorder and problematic pornography use

Co-occurrence between gambling disorder (GD) and other mental disorders is common, but its association with problematic pornography use (PPU) remains unexplored. This study aimed to investigate relationships between sociodemographic variables, personality measures, psychopathology, emotional regulat...

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Autores: Mestre-Bach, Gemma|||0000-0001-5345-0484, Potenza, Marc N.|||0000-0002-6323-1354, Granero, Roser|||0000-0001-6308-3198, Uríszar, Juan Carlos|||0000-0002-1265-8809, Fernández Aranda, Fernando|||0000-0002-2968-9898, Jiménez Murcia, Susana|||0000-0002-3596-8033
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:302085
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/302085
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.07.033
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Addictive behaviors
Compulsive behaviors
Emotion regulation
Gambling disorder
Impulsive behaviors
Personality
Problematic pornography use
Psychopathology
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Sumario:Co-occurrence between gambling disorder (GD) and other mental disorders is common, but its association with problematic pornography use (PPU) remains unexplored. This study aimed to investigate relationships between sociodemographic variables, personality measures, psychopathology, emotional regulation, and impulsivity and the co-occurrence of GD and PPU using structural equation modeling (SEM). The sample consisted of 359 adults seeking treatment for GD. The short version of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-6) identified patients with GD+PPU. Psychopathology, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and personality were also assessed. Higher impulsivity levels statistically predicted co-occurrence between GD and PPU. Impulsivity mediated the relationship between younger age, maladaptive personality features, and emotional dysregulation and co-occurrence. Psychopathological distress did not directly associate with GD+PPU co-occurrence. Impulsivity relates importantly to the co-occurrence of GD and PPU. Younger age, maladaptive personality, and emotional dysregulation contribute to increased impulsivity levels and co-occurrence. The findings highlight the importance of addressing impulsivity in understanding and treating co-occurring GD and PPU.