
handle: 11250/3201407
Background: Problem gambling is an increasing public health concern, characterized by persistent and maladaptive gambling behavior. Narcissism has increasingly been identified as a potential risk factor, and previous research has generally reported a higher prevalence of narcissistic traits among individuals with gambling problems. However, findings remain inconsistent. Purpose: The aim of this literature review was to examine whether narcissism is associated with problem gambling, and whether different degrees or subtypes of narcissistic traits may influence this relationship. Design and Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted for quantitative studies using the databases Ovid, Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed. The search included the terms narcissistic personality disorder, narcissism, NPD, problem gambling, and gambling disorder. Following the selection process, seven studies were included in the review. Results: Five studies reported a positive association. Two studies found no or negative association, likely due to methodological and cultural differences. Conclusion: The findings suggest that narcissism, particularly vulnerable narcissism, is associated with problem gambling, although the relationship appears to be complex. Future research should utilize measurement tools that distinguish between different forms of narcissism to achieve more precise results. Studies should also explore how this association is influenced by gender and culture, as well as underlying mechanisms such as emotion regulation and self-image. Keywords: narcissism, problem gambling, personality disorders, vulnerable narcissism, grandiose narcissism
Bakgrunn: Problematisk gambling er et økende folkehelseproblem som kjennetegnes av vedvarende og maladaptiv gamblingatferd. Narsissisme har i større grad blitt trukket frem som en mulig risikofaktor, og tidligere forskning har i hovedsak vist høyere forekomst av narsissistiske trekk blant personer med gamblingproblemer. Funnene er imidlertid varierende. Formål: Formålet med denne litteraturgjennomgangen var å undersøke om narsissisme er assosiert med problematisk gambling, og om ulike grader eller former for narsissistiske trekk kan ha betydning for denne sammenhengen. Design og metode: Det ble gjennomført et systematisk litteratursøk av kvantitative studier fra databasene Ovid, Google Scholar, Scopus og PubMed. Søket tok i bruk søkeordene narcissistic personality disorder, narcissism, NPD, problem gambling og gambling disorder. Etter seleksjonsprosessen ble syv studier inkludert i gjennomgangen. Resultater: Fem studier rapporterte en positiv assosiasjon. To studier fant ingen eller negativ sammenheng, trolig grunnet metodologiske og kulturelle forskjeller. Konklusjon: Funnene tyder på at narsissisme, særlig sårbar narsissisme, er assosiert med problematisk gambling, men at sammenhengen er kompleks. Videre forskning bør benytte måleinstrumenter som skiller mellom ulike former for narsissisme, for å oppnå tydeligere og mer presise mål. Det bør også undersøkes hvordan denne sammenhengen påvirkes av kjønn og kultur, samt underliggende mekanismer som følelsesregulering og selvbilde. Nøkkelord: narsissisme, problematisk gambling, personlighetsforstyrrelser, sårbar narsissisme, grandios narsissisme
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