Roles for alexithymia, emotion dysregulation and personality features in gambling disorder : a network analysis
Mestre-Bach, Gemma (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)
Granero, Roser (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psicobiologia i de Metodologia de les Ciències de la Salut)
Fernández Aranda, Fernando (Universitat de Barcelona. Departament de Ciències Clíniques)
Potenza, Marc N. (Yale University. Department of Psychiatry)
Jiménez-Murcia, Susana (Universitat de Barcelona. Departament de Ciències Clíniques)

Date:	2023
Description:	17 pàg.
Abstract:	Although there is a growing interest in exploring the specific role of both emotional regulation processes and alexithymia in gambling disorder (GD), evidence remains scarce. In order to delve deeper into the complex interactions between these factors, the present study aimed at exploring a network of the core GD-related features, including GD symptomatology and severity, emotion dysregulation, alexithymia, and personality features. The sample included N = 739 treatment-seeking patients with GD (691 men and 48 women), aged 18-78 years (mean age = 39. 2, SD = 13. 2). The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria were assessed in, and the South Oaks Gambling Screen, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised were administered to, participants. A network analysis was conducted to reveal inter-relationships between these elements. Three nodes related to emotion dysregulation showed the most critical position in the whole network of the present study: "lack of emotional awareness", "non-acceptance of emotional responses", and "difficulties engaging in goal-directed behaviors". When analyzing emotional dysregulation using the different DERS subscales, two independent clusters were identified. One cluster encompassed alexithymia dimensions ("lack of awareness" and "lack of clarity"), while the other cluster included all other emotion-dysregulation dimensions. Identification of the emotion-dysregulation- and GD-related features with the highest centrality/linkage may be particularly useful for developing valid measurement tools and precise management plans for individuals with GD.
Grants:	Agencia Estatal de Investigación RTI2018-101837-B-I00 Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI17/01167 Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI20/00132
Note:	Altres ajuts: The research was also funded by the Delegación del Gobierno para el Plan Nacional sobre Drogas (2019I47 and 2021I031), CIBER Fisiología Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), as an initiative of ISCIII. We thank CERCA Programme / Generalitat de Catalunya for institutional support. Dr. Gemma Mestre-Bach was supported by a postdoctoral grant of FUNCIVA and by the 2022-2023 Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) challenge on "Youth, relationships and psychological well-being" of the University of Navarra. Dr. Roser Granero was supported by The Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA Academia, 2021 Program). Dr. Marc N. Potenza's involvement was supported by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Alexithymia ; Emotion regulation ; Gambling disorder ; Personality
Published in:	Journal of Gambling Studies, Vol. 39 (2022) , p. 1207-1223, ISSN 1573-3602

DOI: 10.1007/s10899-022-10164-0
PMID: 36434175

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