Investigation of Gambling Behavior, Self-Confidence and Psychological Resilience Levels of University Students

Duran S., Demirci Ö., Akgenç F.

JOURNAL OF GAMBLING STUDIES, cilt.40, sa.4, ss.1937-1949, 2024 (SSCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10899-024-10317-3
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF GAMBLING STUDIES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, IBZ Online, ABI/INFORM, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, CINAHL, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1937-1949
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Addiction, Gambling, Psychological resilience, Self- confidence, University student
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between gambling behavior, self-confidence, and psychological resilience levels among university students. Additionally, the study aims to investigate the relationship between gambling behavior and socio-demographic variables. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between April and June 2023. The research employed a questionnaire, the Brief Psychological Resilience Scale, the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS), and the Self-Confidence Scale. The study was carried out online, reaching 229 students through Google Forms. According to the SOGS scores, 4.8% of the students are at risk of gambling addiction. Male students have statistically significantly higher SOGS scores than female students. The SOGS score is significantly higher in working students, smokers, and alcohol drinkers (p < 0.05). No statistically significant relationship was found between the students' SOGS scores and the self- confidence scale (p = 0.637) and the brief resilience scale (p = 0.675). It is thought that training should be given to risky groups in order to prevent gambling behavior. In addition, it is thought that supporting university students to be active in different arts and sports fields may have a positive effect on preventing and reducing addictions.