Emotional dysregulation in relation to substance use and behavioral addictions: Findings from five separate meta-analyses

Emotional dysregulation (ED) is a transdiagnostic variable underlying various psychiatric disorders, including addictive behaviors (ABs). This meta-analysis examines the relationship between ED and ABs (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, and gaming), and indicators of AB engagement (frequency, qu...

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Published in:International journal of clinical and health psychology 2024-07, Vol.24 (3), p.100502, Article 100502
Main Authors: González-Roz, Alba, Castaño, Yasmina, Krotter, Andrea, Salazar-Cedillo, Angie, Gervilla, Elena
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Language:English
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Addictive behaviors
Emotional dysregulation
Meta-analysis
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Summary:Emotional dysregulation (ED) is a transdiagnostic variable underlying various psychiatric disorders, including addictive behaviors (ABs). This meta-analysis examines the relationship between ED and ABs (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, and gaming), and indicators of AB engagement (frequency, quantity/time of use, severity, and problems). Searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, WoS, and PsycINFO. Five separate meta-analysis were run using random-effects models. Moderators (age, sex, continental region, and sample type; community vs. clinical), and publication bias were evaluated. A total of 189 studies (N = 78,733; 51.29 % women) were identified. ED was significantly related to all ABs. Problems and severity indicators exhibited the largest effects (r’s .118-.372, all p
ISSN:1697-2600
2174-0852
DOI:10.1016/j.ijchp.2024.100502