A systematic review of interventions for concerned significant others of people who experience gambling problems

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Author(s): Edgren, Robert ; Pörtfors, Pia ; Raisamo, Susanna ; Castrén, Sari

Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions

Year Published: 2022

Date Added: May 27, 2022

Concerned significant others (CSOs) of people who experience gambling problems may also experience harm. This systematic review provides an updated summary of research published between 2011 and 2021 on interventions for CSOs. A total of 17 reports were found to be relevant and were included in the review. Many studies involved online interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Most interventions were directed at treating the CSOs alone. The authors of this review used the stress-strain-coping-support model (SSCS) as a starting point for categorizing treatment process descriptions.

Citation: Edgren, R., Pörtfors, P., Raisamo, S., & Castrén, S. (2022). Treatment for the concerned significant others of gamblers: A systematic review. Journal of Behavioral Addictions. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2021.00088

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2021.00088

Keywords: affected others ; Concerned Significant Other (CSO) ; gambling-related harm ; interventions ; problem gambling ; systematic review ; treatment

Topics: Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers

Conceptual Framework Factors: Social - Family and Peer Gambling Involvement ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Systematic Review

Study Funding:

This study was funded through the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (Finland), the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and The Centre of Excellence on Social Welfare in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.