Gambling disorder and sleep problems among young adults

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Author(s): Austin, Holly A. ; Chamberlain, Samuel R. ; Grant, Jon E. ; Baldwin, David S.

Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies

Year Published: 2024

Date Added: October 21, 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the link between gambling disorder and symptoms of sleep problems. The researchers used a subset of data collected for a previously published study. The sample was 152 young adults from Chicago, USA, who were between the ages of 18 and 29 years, and gambled at least 5 times in the past year. Overall, participants with gambling disorder had more sleep disruptions and worse sleep quality. They also tended to have higher anxiety and depressive symptoms. Participants with at-risk gambling did not differ much from those without problem gambling, except for early insomnia (i.e., difficulty falling asleep).

Citation: Austin, H. A., Chamberlain, S. R., Grant, J. E., & Baldwin, D. S. (2024). Sleep problems and gambling disorder: Cross-sectional relationships in a young cohort. Journal of Gambling Studies. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10335-1

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10335-1

Keywords: anxiety ; depression ; gambling disorder ; insomnia ; sleep

Topics: Anxiety and Depression ; Comorbidities

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Psychological Factors ; Social - Social Demographics ; Social Factors

Study Design: Secondary Data Analysis

Geographic Coverage: United States of America, Illinois

Study Population: The sample consisted of 152 people between the ages of 18 and 29 years from the Chicago area. Participants had gambled at least 5 times in the past year.

Sampling Procedure: The researchers used a subset of previously published data. The original sample was recruited through media advertisements and word of mouth.

Study Funding:

This study received no direct funding.