About the Webinar
This presentation focuses on the complex relationship between impulsivity, risky online sports betting behavior, and the development of a gambling disorder. The findings are based on a longitudinal study of 427 regular online sports bettors, which was funded by the ICRG. The presentation examines the temporal associations between different facets of impulsivity and gambling-related outcomes, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between impulsive choice, impulsive action, and impulsive personality traits.
The results provide insights into the specific role of impulsivity facets in gambling disorder risk and underscore the need for multifactorial models to better understand the mechanisms underlying problematic gambling behavior. Implications for prevention and early intervention strategies will also be discussed.
Attendees will earn 1 continuing education hour. Agencies that have approved ICRG as a CE Provider include:
- The International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, to offer continuing education (Provider # 100793).
- The International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NBCC, National Board of Certified Counselors, as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6474. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The ICRG is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
- The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is a Preferred Provider with the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC).
Learning Objectives
- To identify the three facets of impulsivity (impulsive choice, impulsive action, and impulsive personality traits) and understand their relevance for gambling disorder risk.
- To understand the longitudinal associations between different facets of impulsivity, risky online sports betting behavior, and gambling disorder severity.
- To evaluate limitations of current etiological models, and to explore implications for multifactorial prevention and intervention strategies.
Featured Speaker
Dr. Anja Kräplin (she/ her) is a research associate in the Section of Systems Neuroscience at TU Dresden in Germany. She received her Ph.D. in psychology in 2014 and her habilitation in 2020. Dr. Kräplin’s research examines the etiology of addictive behaviors, particularly cognitive control and decision-making processes underlying gambling and other addictive behaviors. She is also interested in translating research findings into evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. Dr. Kräplin is committed to open science and transparent research practices.
