성인 주의력결핍과잉행동장애 증상과 문제성/병적 도박 간의 관련성

• Published in: Singyŏng chŏngsin ŭihak Vol. 63; no. 3; pp. 184 - 189
• Main Authors: 이원석, 김문두, 정영은
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한신경정신의학회 31.08.2024
• Subjects: 정신과학; Pathological gambling; ADHD; Korean adults
• ISSN: 1015-4817; 2289-0963
• DOI: 10.4306/jknpa.2024.63.3.184

Objectives Recently, the clinical importance of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and problem/pathological gambling has been increasing. Studies on the relationship between ADHD and problem/pathological gambling are ongoing worldwide but few are conducted. This study examined the relationship between adult ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling. Methods Data from 500 adults aged 20 to 59 who took part in a community survey were analyzed. All participants completed self-report questionnaires in which demographic variables and ADHD symptoms were assessed using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. Problem/pathological gambling was assessed using a Korean version of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule. Results The prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms was 15.2%. The association between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling was significant (p<0.001). Additionally, subjects with ADHD symptoms showed a more positive attitude toward gambling than subjects without symptoms. Multivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling (odds ratio, 2.394; 95% confidence interval, 1.104–5.191; p=0.027). Conclusion Problem/pathological gambling is associated with ADHD symptoms. Therefore, clinicians should provide education and intervention on gambling behavior to subjects with ADHD symptoms. KCI Citation Count: 0