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

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

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).

Method

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.

Results

A total of 189 studies (N = 78,733; 51.29 % women) were identified. ED was significantly related to all ABs. Problems and severity indicators exhibi

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Roz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11416520 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature