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Journal of Gambling Studies
Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies 4/2020

01-12-2020 | Behavioural Therapy | Original Paper

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Reducing Pathological Gambling

Authors: Moses Onyemaechi Ede, Joachim C. Omeje, Damian Chijioke Ncheke, John J. Agah, Ngozi H. Chinweuba, Chijioke Virgilus Amoke

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 4/2020

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Abstract

Pathological gambling is a developmental disorder usually associated with a continuous loss of control over gambling; it also involves a preoccupation with gambling and with obtaining money for the same purpose of gambling, irrational thinking, and a continuation of the behaviour despite being aware of its adverse consequences. This study examined the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioural therapy (GCBT) on pathological gambling among Nigerian students. The study used a group randomised controlled trial design to assign participants to intervention and control groups. A total of 40 undergraduate students, aged 18–30, were classified as pathological gamblers (participants) in this study. Participants completed self-report scales titled South oaks gambling screen and Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale at three-time points. The intervention lasted for 8 weeks. The data collected were statistically analysed using repeated-measures ANOVA. Results revealed that GCBT has a significant effect in decreasing the symptoms of pathological gambling among the participants in GCBT compared to those in the control group and that the improvements were maintained at follow-up. The study concluded that group cognitive-behavioural therapy is impactful therapy in reducing pathological gambling among students. It has also validated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy in altering erroneous thoughts and replacing it with a better alternative realistic way of thinking.
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Metadata
Title
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Reducing Pathological Gambling
Authors
Moses Onyemaechi Ede
Joachim C. Omeje
Damian Chijioke Ncheke
John J. Agah
Ngozi H. Chinweuba
Chijioke Virgilus Amoke
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 4/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-020-09981-y

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