Distorted Cognitions, Substance Use and Suicide Ideation Among Gamblers: A Moderated Mediation Approach

Chukwuorji, JohnBosco Chika; Nweke, Anita; Iorfa, Steven Kator; Lloyd, Chidi; Effiong, James E.; Ndukaihe, Izuchukwu Lawrence Gabriel

doi:10.1007/s11469-020-00232-0

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“…Our hypothesis of a moderated mediation effect was supported as evidenced by a significant indirect effect of COVID-19 knowledge on precautionary behaviour through risk perception among females {B = 0.22, 95% CI = [.01, .50]}, but not males {B = 0.14, 95% CI = −.05, .37}. Note that the moderated mediation is significant when the 95% CI did not encompass zero as shown in the case for females,[18]. The predictors accounted for 9% of the variance in precautionary behaviour (R 2 = 0.09, F (5, 1548) = 31.46, p =.00).…”

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COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception and precautionary behaviour among Nigerians: A moderated mediation approach

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Ottu

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Introduction: Individuals who have knowledge of an infectious disease and also perceive the risks associated with such infectious disease tend to engage more in precautionary behaviour; however, little is known about this association as it relates to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). There is possibility of moderated mediation effect in the association between these variables. Objectives: To examine whether risk perception determines the association between COVID-19 knowledge and precautionary behaviour among Nigerians, taking into consideration the gender differentials that may exist in the process. Design: A web-based cross-sectional study. Setting: Participants were recruited via social media platform, WhatsApp using google form from March 28 to April 4, 2020. Participants: 1500-Nigerian (mean age =27.43, SD=9.75 with 42.7% females and 57.3% males) were recruited from 180 cities in Nigeria using snowball sampling technique. They responded to an online survey form comprising demographic questions and adapted versions of the Ebola knowledge scale, SARS risk perception scale and a precautionary behavior scale. Result: Moderated mediation analysis showed that risk perception mediated the association between COVID-19 knowledge and precautionary behavior and this indirect effect was moderated by gender. Having correct knowledge of COVID-19 was linked to higher involvement in precautionary behavior through risk perception for females but not for males. COVID-19 awareness campaigns may target raising more awareness of the risks associated with the infection in order to make individuals engage more in precautionary behaviors. Conclusion: Awareness campaigns and psychological intervention strategies may be particularly important at the moment, for males more than females.

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COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception and precautionary behaviour among Nigerians: A moderated mediation approach

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“…Cognitive distortions have frequently been examined in GD, but these cognitions could also contribute to maintaining sports-betting behaviors. A recent study found that substance use mediated the relationship between cognitive distortions and suicidal ideation among sports bettors ( Chukwuorji et al., 2020 ). Other studies have more specifically examined sports bettors' cognitions (i.e., biases, illusion of control or decision-making).…”

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Sports betting around the world: A systematic review

Etuk

Abarbanel

et al. 2022

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Background and aims This systematic review examines whether sports betting behaviors differ among and between sports bettors in different countries, evaluates psychosocial problems related to sports betting behaviors and how problems may vary by country, and lastly, summarizes the current regulatory guidelines for sports betting. Methods We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and included peer-reviewed articles from PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. Studies on sports betting behavior were included if they were published in English or Chinese between January 1, 2010 and March 28th, 2022. We gathered regulatory information from peer-reviewed articles, legal acts, and relevant websites. Of 2,450 articles screened, 65 were included in the final review. Results Marketing and promotion of sports betting were more prominent for sports betting in Australia and the United Kingdom. Interviews with sports bettors demonstrated that sports betting is persuasive and normalized. Psychosocial problems do not appear to differ greatly by country, and sports betting appears to be associated with elevated levels of problem gambling. Responsible gambling approaches have helped address risky sports betting behaviors. China and South Korea have imposed more strict regulations and restrictions on sports betting access in comparison to countries such as Australia or the United States. Discussion and conclusions Currently, sports betting is easy to access, normalized, and contains many attractive features for sports bettors. Psychoeducation about potential risks of sports betting and encouragement of responsible gambling strategies could help lessen risky sports-betting behaviors, though cross-cultural adaptations should be explored.

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“…This study used SPSS and Hayes’ (2013) [ 61 ] SPSS macro program PROCESS to organize and analyze the data. This SPSS macro program can be used to validate a wide range of mediated moderation and mediated models with moderation based on the bootstrap method of bias correction percentile and has been used by others to test whether the first or second half of the mediating effect is moderated [ 62 , 63 ].…”

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The Effect of Social Network Use on Chinese College Students’ Conspicuous Consumption: A Moderated Mediation Model

Xu,

Lu,

Wang

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Behavioral Sciences

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This study explored the effects of social networking site use intensity, upward social comparison, and optimism on college students’ conspicuous consumption and their mechanisms of action using a sample of Chinese college students. A total of 717 Chinese college students (M = 20.08, SD = 1.44; 73.9% female) completed the Social Network Use Intensity Scale, the Upward Social Comparison Scale, the Life Orientation Test, and the Conspicuous Consumption Scale. The results indicate that (1) the intensity of use of social networking sites significantly positively predicts the conspicuous consumption behavior of college students; (2) upward social comparison plays a mediating role between the intensity of social networking site usage and conspicuous consumption; and (3) optimism moderates the second half of the mediating path between the intensity of social networking site use, upward social comparison, and conspicuous consumption. Specifically, the relationship between upward social comparison and conspicuous consumption among college students with low optimism levels is stronger than that among college students with high levels of optimism. Intensity has a stronger positive effect on conspicuous consumption through upward social comparison. It is concluded that the intensity of college students’ use of social networking sites can affect their conspicuous consumption behavior through upward social comparison, and this relationship is moderated by optimism. The results of the study help to reveal the influence of SNS (social networking site) use behavior on conspicuous consumption and its mechanism of action and have implications for reducing the negative impact of conspicuous consumption on college students.

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Distorted Cognitions, Substance Use and Suicide Ideation Among Gamblers: A Moderated Mediation Approach

Cited by 7 publications

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COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception and precautionary behaviour among Nigerians: A moderated mediation approach

COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception and precautionary behaviour among Nigerians: A moderated mediation approach

Sports betting around the world: A systematic review

The Effect of Social Network Use on Chinese College Students’ Conspicuous Consumption: A Moderated Mediation Model

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