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A Systematic Review on Intervention Treatment in Pathological Gambling

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  • Diana Moreira

    (Centro de Solidariedade de Braga/Projecto Homem, 4700-024 Braga, Portugal
    Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal
    CPUP—Center for Psychology at University of Porto, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
    Institute of Psychology and Neuropsychology of Porto—IPNP Health, 4000-055 Porto, Portugal)

  • Paulo Dias

    (Centro de Solidariedade de Braga/Projecto Homem, 4700-024 Braga, Portugal
    Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal)

  • Andreia Azeredo

    (Centro de Solidariedade de Braga/Projecto Homem, 4700-024 Braga, Portugal
    CPUP—Center for Psychology at University of Porto, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal)

  • Anabela Rodrigues

    (Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal)

  • Ângela Leite

    (Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal)

Abstract

Over the last century, there has been a growing interest in researching pathological gambling, particularly in industrialized nations. Historically, gambling was widely perceived as morally questionable, condemned by religious groups. However, contemporary concerns have shifted towards the health repercussions of gambling disorders and broader societal impacts like increased crime and money laundering. Governments, aiming to mitigate social harm, often regulate or directly oversee gambling activities. The global surge in legal gambling has resulted in a substantial rise in its prevalence, popularity, and accessibility in the last two decades. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of global research on interventions for pathological gambling. Through a systematic search on platforms such as EBSCO, PubMed, and Web of Science, 13 relevant records were identified. The revised findings indicate a heightened occurrence of behavioral addictions, linking them to the early onset of gambling issues and their severe consequences. The research emphasizes the active role that clients play in the process of self-directed change and therapy. Therapists recognizing clients as both catalysts for change and potential obstacles can enhance their effectiveness. A common source of resistance arises when clients and therapists are in different stages of the change process, underlining the importance of therapists aligning with clients’ readiness for change. Recognizing the urgent need for a better understanding of this problem in adolescents, this study emphasizes the necessity to tailor prevention and treatment plans based on gender and age-specific requirements.

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  • Diana Moreira & Paulo Dias & Andreia Azeredo & Anabela Rodrigues & Ângela Leite, 2024. "A Systematic Review on Intervention Treatment in Pathological Gambling," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(3), pages 1-18, March.
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