Addiction 28: Do Social Media and Gambling Share a Common Psychological Root? With Dr Guyonne Rogier

Another banging episode – brought to you by GLI! – as we delve into the complex world of addiction, featuring Dr. Guyonne Rogier, an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology from UniCamillus University in Rome. We explore the psychological underpinnings of various addictive behaviours, the role of personality traits, cultural factors, and the latest research models that help explain these pervasive issues.

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What we talk about, but in a list:

• An introduction to Dr. Guillaume Rogier and his research background.
• Insights into his study on gambling, gaming, shopping, and social media addiction, focusing on meta-realistic and hedonic values.
• The concept of transdiagnostic variables influencing multiple addiction types.
• The heterogeneity and common profiles across different addictive behaviors.
• The role of cultural and environmental factors in addiction vulnerability.
• The pathway model of gambling development—learning, emotional regulation, and personality influences.
• How personality disorders and early childhood factors contribute to addiction risk.
• The implications for prevention, policy, and responsible marketing.
• Cross-cultural considerations and future research directions on addiction pathways.

Chapters, but add a minute maybe because of all the fanfare at the start:

00:00 - Introduction and overview of the episode

02:01 - Who is Dr. Guyonne Rogier and her academic background

04:58 - Summary of Rogier's paper on gambling, gaming, shopping, and social media addiction

05:49 - Profiles of addiction risk and co-occurrence of behaviours

08:13 - Recruitment and methodology of Rogier’s study involving over 350 adults

11:45 - Key findings: low-risk vs high-risk profiles in addictive behaviours

13:03 - The concept of hedonism versus eudaemonism and their influence on addiction

16:27 - The association between hedonistic profiles and problematic behaviours

17:23 - Transdiagnostic variables: Materialism, hedonic orientation, and social constructs

18:46 - Cross-cultural implications and prevalence of addiction across cultures

19:52 - The significance of subclinical behaviours and non-diagnosed addiction symptoms

24:06 - Exploring narcissism and its role in gambling disorder

26:32 - Materialism's impact on gambling behaviour and self-esteem

29:40 - Psychodynamic theories and childhood influences on addiction pathways

37:14 - The Pathways Model of heterogeneity in gambling trajectories

38:39 - Structural characteristics of gambling and learning processes

40:55 - Co-occurring disorders and personality traits in gambling addiction

42:55 - The impact of early childhood development on addiction vulnerability

45:20 - Commonality of addiction traits across different behaviours and preventive strategies

55:41 - The idea of shared markers in various addictions and profiling tools

59:19 - How industry and policy can tailor interventions considering individual variability

60:44 - The importance of targeted approaches for vulnerable populations like adolescents

62:15 - Closing remarks and thanks

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