Uno studio preliminare sulle differenze di regolazione emozionale nei giocatori patologici [A preliminary study on emotion regulation differences in pathological gamblers]

摘要: Previous studied showed an association between impulsivity and abnormal behaviors in pathological gamblers. However, may be one of the causes leading to their problems. Other factors such as abnormalities perception emotions associated with economic offers, or emotion dysregulation, exacerbate decisions. Last, but not least, overconfidence quality decisions contribute too To test for these hypotheses, we tested 11 individuals diagnosed gamblers, 17 normal controls intertemporal choice task that included questions about (valence arousal at a subjective level) after each choice. Moreover, experiment, participants were anxiety, depression, regulation abilities, confidence choices. results expected, gamblers scored higher on questionnaires, also usage maladaptive strategies, anxiety We conclude by speculating need in-corporate difficulties terms dysregulated mood, conceptualization gambling better understanding treatment this pathology.