@article{TEXTUAL,
      recid = {12849},
      author = {Austin, Holly A. and Chamberlain, Samuel R. and Grant, Jon  E. and Baldwin, David S.},
      title = {Sleep Problems and Gambling Disorder: Cross-Sectional  Relationships in a Young Cohort},
      journal = {Journal of Gambling Studies},
      address = {2024-07-16},
      number = {TEXTUAL},
      abstract = {&lt;p&gt;Aims: To investigate the potential association between  gambling disorder and symptoms of sleep problems (including  insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness). It was  hypothesised that, compared to controls, individuals with  gambling disorder would have significantly greater  disturbance of sleep, as indicated by increased scores in:  (1) sleep items on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale  (HAM-A) and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D);  (2) total score on the HAM-A and HAM-D; and (3) the Epworth  Sleepiness Scale (ESS).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Methods: Secondary analysis  of previously published data from 152 young adults, aged  18-29 years. Individuals were stratified into three groups:  controls, those at risk of gambling disorder, and those  with gambling disorder. One-way ANOVAs with post-hoc tests  were conducted to determine whether groups differed  significantly in sleep item scores and total scores of the  HAM-A and HAM-D, and the ESS.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Results: HAM-D scale  insomnia item scores were significantly higher in the  disorder group, when compared to controls, this being  particularly marked for middle and late insomnia. The HAM-A  item score indicated significantly worse sleep quality in  the disorder group, compared to at risk and control groups.  Total HAM-A and HAM-D scores were significantly higher in  the disorder group, but ESS scores did not differ  significantly.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Conclusion: Measures of disruptions  in sleep were significantly higher in gambling disorder  than controls. Anxiety and depressive symptom severity was  also significantly higher in the gambling disorder group.  Further research could have implications for identification  and treatment of sleep disorders and psychiatric  comorbidities in gambling disorder.&lt;/p&gt;},
      url = {http://knowledge.uchicago.edu/record/12849},
}