The Association between the Five-factor Model of Personality and Problem Gambling: a Meta-analysis

Author(s)
Dudfield, Francine W H
Malouff, John M
Meynadier, Jai
Publication Date
2023
Abstract
<p>This meta-analysis examined the associations between five-factor personality model traits and problem gambling. To be eligible for inclusion in the meta-analysis, studies had to provide effect size data that quantified the magnitude of the association between all five personality traits and problem gambling. Studies also had to use psychometrically sound measures. The meta-analysis included 20 separate samples from 19 studies and 32,222 total participants. The results showed that problem gambling was significantly correlated with the five-factor model of personality. The strongest personality correlate of problem gambling was neuroticism r = .31, p = < 0.001, 95% CI [0.17, 0.44], followed by conscientiousness r = − .28, p = < 0.001, 95% CI [-0.38,-0.17] ), agreeableness r = − .22, p = < 0.001, 95% CI [-0.34, − 0.10], openness r = − .17, p = < 0.001, 95% CI [-0.22,-0.12], and extraversion r = − .11, p = .024, 95% CI [-0.20,-0.01]. These results suggest problem gamblers tend to share a common personality profile – one that could provide clues as to the most effective ways to prevent and to treat problem gambling.</p>
Citation
Journal of Gambling Studies, v.39, p. 669-687
ISSN
1573-3602
1050-5350
Pubmed ID
35604521
Link
Publisher
Springer New York LLC
Rights
Attribution 4.0 International
Title
The Association between the Five-factor Model of Personality and Problem Gambling: a Meta-analysis
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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