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ArticleAddictive behaviors reports2024

Video slot machine use in adolescence: the role of self-efficacy beliefs, current and expected personal fulfillment at the social and educational level.

Giansanto Mosconi, Joseph DelFerro, Andrea Jin, Paola Bertuccio, Anna Odone, Selfie Project Investigators

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Giansanto MosconiDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Joseph DelFerroPerelman School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Andrea JinPerelman School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Paola BertuccioDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Anna OdoneDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Selfie Project Investigators

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Abstract

Introduction: Video slot machines (VSMs), which are available on electronic gaming machines and online platforms, are widely recognized for their high potential to trigger harmful gambling behaviors. Yet, the psychological factors associated with VSM use among adolescents remain poorly investigated. Methods: We estimated adjusted odds ratios (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) of current regular (at least monthly) VSM use according to self-efficacy beliefs regarding everyday problem-solving ability, along with current and expected personal fulfillment at the social, and educational level among 7,959 Italian high school students aged 15-17. Results: Current regular VSM use was reported by 108 students (1.4%). Notably, this behavior was more frequently reported by those with either particularly high or low self-ratings in problem-solving ability, current and expected social fulfillment, as well as by those with lower self-ratings in both current and expected educational/work fulfillment. Conclusions: These findings underscore that during adolescence, gambling behaviors are associated with diverse psychological profiles, each entailing distinct vulnerabilities. Effectively addressing adolescent gambling necessitates a comprehensive approach, with a strong emphasis on educational support. Given the increasing challenges in curbing underage exposure and access to the most harmful gambling formats, this study offers valuable insights for the design of health promotion and prevention strategies.

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AdolescentsAssociated factorsCross-sectional studyGamblingPsychologySlot machine

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PMCPMC11437869

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