The influence of chronological age on cognitive biases and impulsivity levels in male patients with gambling disorder.

Roser GraneroFernando Fernández-ArandaSusana Valero-SolísAmparo Del Pino-GutiérrezGemma Mestre-BachIsabel BaenasS Fabrizio ContaldoMónica Gómez-PeñaNeus AymamíLaura MoragasCristina VintróTeresa Mena-MorenoEduardo Valenciano-MendozaBernat Mora-MaltasJosé M MenchónSusana Jiménez Murcia

Published in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2020)

Screening tools and intervention plans should consider the aging process. Specific programs should be developed for younger and older age groups, since these are highly vulnerable to the consequences of gambling activities and impairment levels of impulsivity and cognitive biases.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
obsessive compulsive disorder
public health
physical activity
health insurance
middle aged