Thoughts and acts of self-harm, and suicidal ideation, in online gamblers

LLOYD, Joanne, Hawton, Keith, Dutton, William H., Geddes, John R., Goodwin, Guy M. and Rogers, Robert D. (2016) Thoughts and acts of self-harm, and suicidal ideation, in online gamblers. International Gambling Studies. ISSN 1445-9795

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Gambling problems have been linked to suicidal ideation and enhanced risk of suicide attempts. However, we know very little about the factors associated with either thoughts or acts of self-harm amongst people who gamble. A web-based study of 4125 online gamblers (79% males; mean age 35.5 years), analysed using ierarchical multiple regression, revealed that self-reported non-gambling-related self-harm was negatively related to age and marital status, and positively related to problematic alcohol use. Self- reported acts of self-harm both related and unrelated to gambling were associated with drug misuse. Thoughts and acts of gambling-related self-harm were associated with problem gambling, gambling involvement and parental problem gambling. All types of self-harm were associated with mood disorder symptoms, unemployment and certain gambling motivations. When tailoring assessment and interventions for individuals at risk for gambling-related deliberate self-harm, it is important to recognize that contributory factors may include some that differ from those for deliberate self-harm in general, and that there is potential value in evaluating gambling involvement and motivations, and history of parental gambling.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty:	Previous Faculty of Health Sciences > Psychology, Sport and Exercise
Depositing User:	Joanne LLOYD
Date Deposited:	12 Sep 2016 16:35
Last Modified:	24 Feb 2023 13:43
URI:	https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/2396

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