Treatment for the concerned significant others of gamblers: A systematic review

Edgren, Robert; Pörtfors, Pia; Raisamo, Susanna; Castrén, Sari (2022). Treatment for the concerned significant others of gamblers: A systematic review. Journal of behavioral addictions, 11(1), pp. 1-25. Akadémiai Kiadó 10.1556/2006.2021.00088

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Background and aims: Research recognizes the extent of harm experienced by concerned significant others (CSOs) of gamblers. This systematic review’s aims are to examine the interventions for CSOs, evaluate potential benefits, and thematically describe treatment processes. The Stress-Strain-Coping-Support model (SSCS) served as the theoretical framework. Methods: Database searches were conducted in: MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Web of Science Core Collection, Social Services Abstracts, Applied Social Science Index and Abstracts, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and APA PsycInfo (between 01/Jan 2011–10/Jun 2021). Other search methods were also utilized. Inclusion criteria: in-terventions for CSOs with CSO specific outcomes. The Evidence Project Risk of Bias Tool was used for assessment. Results: 19/768 records were included. Nine interventions were utilized: 3 CSO directed, 4 for couples, and 2 low threshold online interventions. A quantitative synthesis (N 5 7 studies) of effect size estimates for depression and anxiety measures didn’t indicate any intervention to have better outcomes than others. Core themes in the treatment process identified in the qualitative synthesis (N 5 7) included: information and understanding, social support, coping skills, communication, and strain. Limitations in the evidence related to sampling, control-conditions and outcome measurements. Dis-cussion and conclusion: Several interventions were identified, yet no specific interventions appeared more beneficial than others. Using the SSCS model, commonalities and differences in intervention content were identified, along with themes that influence treatment processes. The need for tailored interventions is discussed. Future treatment efficacy research should carefully select study designs and outcome measurements. PROSPERO (CRD42021229408).

Item Type:

Journal Article (Review Article)

Division/Institute:

07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Psychology > Psychological and Behavioral Health
07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Psychology

UniBE Contributor:

Edgren, Robert Walter

Subjects:

100 Philosophy > 150 Psychology
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health
300 Social sciences, sociology & anthropology > 360 Social problems & social services

ISSN:

2062-5871

Publisher:

Akadémiai Kiadó

Language:

English

Submitter:

Anke Christine Zürn

Date Deposited:

04 Apr 2022 13:55

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 16:18

Publisher DOI:

10.1556/2006.2021.00088

PubMed ID:

35044325

Uncontrolled Keywords:

systematic review, problem gambling, concerned significant others, treatment, intervention, synthesis

BORIS DOI:

10.48350/168493

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/168493

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