Overview of Gambling Addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from the Perspective of Schema Therapy

Abstract

The aim of our study is to examine the Mediating Role of Schemas in Examining the Relationship Between Gambling Addiction and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. The sample of this study consists of 384 adults, men and women between the ages of 18-45, residing in Turkey. The number of female participants is 197 and male participants are 187. Four scales were used to reach the desired data. These; Personal Information Form, Young Schema Scale Short Form-3, South Oaks Gambling Screening Inventory, Adult Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale. Information was collected through these inventories. It was determined that there was a positive and statistically significant correlation between SOKTT scores and ASRS general scores and subscale Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity/impulsivity scores. Young Schema Scale scores predict ASRS and SOKTT scale scores.As a result of the research, it was found that there was a positive relationship between gambling addiction and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in adults and that schemas predicted these.