Impulsivity, Peer Pressure and Social Media Usage as Predictors of Addictive Gambling Behavior among Undergraduates

Mojisola S. Ajayi; Yusuf O. Lawal; Emmanuel E. Uye

doi:10.18860/jips.v4i1.26307

Impulsivity, Peer Pressure and Social Media Usage as Predictors of Addictive Gambling Behavior among Undergraduates

Mojisola S. Ajayi, Yusuf O. Lawal, Emmanuel E. Uye

Abstract

The increased rate of gambling in our society has become a menace that affects nearly every Nigerian youth including undergraduates. Studies using different predictors of addictive gambling behavior have produced varying results. Therefore, this study investigated impulsivity, peer pressure and social media usage as predictors of addictive gambling behavior among undergraduates in Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design using purposive sampling technique was used to select three universities. Data were collected from 258 undergraduates using validated scales. Data collected were analyzed using zero-order correlation and multiple regression analysis. The result revealed that peer pressure significantly correlated with addictive gambling behavior. Also, impulsivity, peer pressure and social media usage jointly predicted addictive gambling behavior. However, only peer pressure independently predicted addictive gambling behavior. The conclusion is that peer pressure is a strong predictor of addictive gambling behavior. The implication of this finding is that parents, university authority and other stakeholders should design programmes and policies to reduce peer pressure on problem gambling.

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