Sex addiction and gambling disorder: similarities and differences

Farré, Josep María; Fernández‐Aranda, Fernando; Granero, Roser; Aragay, Núria; Mallorquí‐Bagué, Núria; Ferrer, Ventura; More, Alissa; Bouman, Walter Pierre; Arcelus, Jon; Savvidou, Lamprini G.; Penelo, Eva; Aymamí, María Neus; Gómez-Peña, Mònica; Gunnard, Katarina; Romaguera, Anna; Menchón, José M.; Vallès, Vicenç; Jiménez‐Murcia, Susana

doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2014.10.002

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“…Interestingly, the educational profile of our American sample was identical to epidemiological studies of GD. Previous research has shown that less education may be a risk factor for developing GD (Farré et al, 2015), which is consistent with the present findings regarding GD specifically due to EGM. Unfortunately, epidemiological data on the educational profile of Brazilian gamblers is not available for comparison.…”

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Electronic gaming machines and gambling disorder: A cross-cultural comparison between treatment-seeking subjects from Brazil and the United States

Medeiros

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Yaemi

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Psychiatry Research

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Aims The objective of this paper is to perform a cross-cultural comparison of gambling disorder (GD) due to electronic gaming machines (EGM), a form of gambling that may have a high addictive potential. Our goal is to investigate two treatment-seeking samples of adults collected in Brazil and the United States, countries with different socio-cultural backgrounds. This comparison may lead to a better understanding of cultural influences on GD. Methods The total studied sample involved 733 treatment-seeking subjects: 353 men and 380 women (average age = 45.80, standard deviation ±10.9). The Brazilian sample had 517 individuals and the American sample 216. Subjects were recruited by analogous strategies. Results We found that the Brazilian sample was younger, predominantly male, less likely to be Caucasian, more likely to be partnered, had a faster progression from recreational gambling to GD, and were more likely to endorse chasing losses. Conclusion This study demonstrated that there are significant differences between treatment-seeking samples of adults presenting GD due to EGM in Brazil and in the United States. These findings suggest that cultural aspects may have a relevant role in GD due to EGM.

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confidence: 93%

Electronic gaming machines and gambling disorder: A cross-cultural comparison between treatment-seeking subjects from Brazil and the United States

Medeiros

Leppink

Yaemi

et al. 2015

Psychiatry Research

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“…A final limitation of the current study is that we did not measure race/ethnicity of participants, but instead, asked about their country of residence. Limited data suggest that individuals seeking treatment for hypersexuality may be more likely among white/Caucasian individuals compared with other groups (Farré et al., 2015; Kraus, Potenza, et al., 2015; Reid et al., 2012); however, caution is advised given the lack of available epidemiological data and because sociodemographic or racial/ethnic differences reported elsewhere may be explained, in part, by other factors such as having access to treatment providers (Kraus et al., 2016). Future research should include variables assessing race/ethnicity because their relationships with interest in treatment for problematic use of pornography or hypersexuality are unclear.…”

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“…Hypersexuality is more common among men (Kafka, 2010), and those seeking treatment are more likely to be Caucasian/white than from other ethnic/racial backgrounds (Farré et al., 2015; Kraus, Potenza, et al., 2015; Reid et al., 2012). Rates of hypersexuality among the general population are estimated around 3%–5%, with adult males comprising of the majority (80%) of affected persons (Kafka, 2010).…”

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Clinical Characteristics of Men Interested in Seeking Treatment for Use of Pornography

2016

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Background and aimsThis study examined the prevalence of, and factors associated with, men’s interest in seeking treatment for use of pornography.MethodsUsing an Internet-based data-collection procedure, we recruited 1,298 male pornography users to complete questionnaires assessing demographic and sexual behaviors, hypersexuality, pornography-use characteristics, and current interest in seeking treatment for use of pornography.ResultsApproximately 14% of men reported an interest in seeking treatment for use of pornography, whereas only 6.4% of men had previously sought treatment for use of pornography. Treatment-interested men were 9.5 times more likely to report clinically significant levels of hypersexuality compared with treatment-disinterested men (OR = 9.52, 95% CI = 6.72–13.49). Bivariate analyses indicated that interest-in-seeking-treatment status was associated with being single/unmarried, viewing more pornography per week, engaging in more solitary masturbation in the past month, having had less dyadic oral sex in the past month, reporting a history of seeking treatment for use of pornography, and having had more past attempts to either “cut back” or quit using pornography completely. Results from a binary logistic regression analysis indicated that more frequent cut back/quit attempts with pornography and scores on the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory – Control subscale were significant predictors of interest-in-seeking-treatment status.Discussion and conclusionsStudy findings could be used to inform current screening practices aimed at identifying specific aspects of sexual self-control, impulsivity, and/or compulsivity associated with problematic use of pornography among treatment-seeking individuals.

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“…Limited data suggest that individuals seeking treatment for CSB may be of higher socioeconomic status compared to those with other psychiatric disorders (15, 42), although this finding might reflect greater access to treatment (including private-pay treatment given limitations in insurance coverage) for individuals with higher incomes. CSB has also been found among men who have sex with men (28, 43, 44) and is associated with HIV risk-taking behaviors (e.g., condomless anal intercourse) (44, 45).…”

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Should compulsive sexual behavior be considered an addiction?

2016

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Aims To review the evidence base for classifying compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) as a non-substance or “behavioral” addiction. Methods Data from multiple domains (e.g., epidemiological, phenomenological, clinical, biological) are reviewed and considered with respect to data from substance and gambling addictions. Results Overlapping features exist between CSB and substance-use disorders. Common neurotransmitter systems may contribute to CSB and substance-use disorders, and recent neuroimaging studies highlight similarities relating to craving and attentional biases. Similar pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments may be applicable to CSB and substance addictions, although considerable gaps in knowledge currently exist. Conclusions Despite the growing body of research linking compulsive sexual behavior to substance addictions, significant gaps in understanding continue to complicate classification of compulsive sexual behaviour as an addiction.

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Sex addiction and gambling disorder: similarities and differences

Cited by 47 publications

References 71 publications

Electronic gaming machines and gambling disorder: A cross-cultural comparison between treatment-seeking subjects from Brazil and the United States

Electronic gaming machines and gambling disorder: A cross-cultural comparison between treatment-seeking subjects from Brazil and the United States

Clinical Characteristics of Men Interested in Seeking Treatment for Use of Pornography

Should compulsive sexual behavior be considered an addiction?

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