The Impact of Problematic Online Gambling on University Students' Lives Exploring Links With Impulsivity, Emotion Regulation, and Psychological Distress
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.3928/02793695-20261008-01
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, DIALNET, Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
PURPOSE: To examine the effect of problematic online gambling on the lives of university students in the context of impulsivity, emotion regulation, and psychological distress. METHOD: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 200 university students who engage in online gambling. Data were collected using the RESULTS: Of students, 93.5% were found to exhibit problematic online gambling, 79% lost money, 34.5% reported impaired relationships, 33.5% reported a negative influence on their academic and social activities, and 19% gambled online by stealing or borrowing money. Higher levels of impulsivity, emotion regulation difficulties, depression, anxiety, and stress were associated with higher levels of problematic online gambling (p < .001). These predictor variables explained 19.7% of the variance in problematic online gambling. CONCLUSION: Current findings may help nurses in developing psychosocial interventions to prevent problematic online gambling in university students.