Psychosocial predictors of problem gambling severity in males: findings from a longitudinal study of Australian men

Gambling disorder has emerged as a significant public health issue in Australia. Men are more likely than women to gamble and to develop gambling disorder. This study aimed predict men’s problem gambling severity using a multivariate approach comprised of different indicators of psychosocial functioning, past gambling behavior, and demographics (age and socioeconomic disadvantage).

Citation:
Mancini VO. Psychosocial predictors of problem gambling severity in males: findings from a longitudinal study of Australian men. Int Gambl Stud. 2025;25(1):168-91.

Keywords:
Gambling; problem gambling; depression; gender; longitudinal

Abstract:
Gambling disorder has emerged as a significant public health issue in Australia. Men are more likely than women to gamble and to develop gambling disorder. This study aimed predict men’s problem gambling severity using a multivariate approach comprised of different indicators of psychosocial functioning, past gambling behavior, and demographics (age and socioeconomic disadvantage).