Relationships Between Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Problem/Pathological Gambling
10.4306/jknpa.2024.63.3.184
- Author:
Wonseok LEE
1
;
Moon-Doo KIM
;
Young-Eun JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2024;63(3):184-189
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:Recently, the clinical importance of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and problem/pathological gambling has been increasing. Studies on the relationship between ADHD and problem/pathological gambling are ongoing worldwide but few are conducted. This study examined the relationship between adult ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling.
Methods:Data from 500 adults aged 20 to 59 who took part in a community survey were analyzed. All participants completed self-report questionnaires in which demographic variables and ADHD symptoms were assessed using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. Problem/pathological gambling was assessed using a Korean version of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule.
Results:The prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms was 15.2%. The association between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling was significant (p<0.001). Additionally, subjects with ADHD symptoms showed a more positive attitude toward gambling than subjects without symptoms. Multivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling (odds ratio, 2.394; 95% confidence interval, 1.104–5.191;p=0.027).
Conclusion:Problem/pathological gambling is associated with ADHD symptoms. Therefore, clinicians should provide education and intervention on gambling behavior to subjects with ADHD symptoms.
