How coping styles, cognitive distortions, and attachment predict problem gambling among adolescents and young adults

摘要: Background and aims Recent research suggests that youth problem gambling is associated with several factors, but little known how these factors might influence or interact each other in predicting this behavior. Consequently, the first study to examine mediation effect of coping styles relationship between attachment parental figures gambling. Methods A total 988 adolescents emerging adults were recruited participate. The set analyses tested adequacy a model comprising biological, cognitive, family variables second explored individual Results results demonstrated gender, cognitive distortions, showed significant predictive on problematic gambling, structure did not reveal dimension angry distress exerted more indirect through emotion-focused style. Discussion This revealed some can have behavior provided insights Conclusion These findings suggest multifaceted phenomenon, effects are important estimating complex social forces influence adolescent decisions gamble.