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Gambling in women: A systematic review of interventions and prevention approaches (2026)
Auteur(s) :
MONREAL-BARTOLOME, A. ;
CABRERA-GIL, I. ;
ROYUELA-COLOMER, E. ;
MATEO-CANEDO, C. ;
BELTRAN-RUIZ, M. ;
PEREZ-ARANDA, A. ;
SANABRIA-MAZO, J. P. ;
LOPEZ-DEL-HOYO, Y.
Année
2026
Page(s) :
135-156
Sous-type de document :
Revue de la littérature
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Addictions sans produit
Thésaurus mots-clés
JEUX D'ARGENT ET DE HASARD
;
JEU PATHOLOGIQUE
;
SEXE FEMININ
;
PREVENTION
;
TRAITEMENT
;
EFFICACITE
;
RECOMMANDATION
;
INTERVENTION
Résumé :
BACKGROUND: Gambling disorder (GD) is a behavioral addiction with significant psychological, social, and economic consequences. Despite growing female participation and distinct gambling characteristics, research and interventions largely male-centered, overlooking women-specific factors.
OBJECTIVES: This systematic review synthesizes evidence on prevention and treatment interventions for women with GD, assessing their effectiveness on gambling behaviors, cognitive and psychological outcomes, and identifying barriers related to access, adherence, and gender-sensitive design.
METHOD: A systematic search in PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science (up to September 2025) identified quantitative studies reporting female-specific outcomes in gambling prevention or treatment. Study quality was appraised using National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute tools, and data on intervention characteristics, outcomes, and participant profiles were extracted.
RESULTS: Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria (five prevention, thirteen treatment). Prevention programs, mostly universal and adolescent-focused, improved gambling knowledge, cognitive distortions, and short term gambling frequency; however, socioemotional effects were inconsistent. Only one study included follow-up assessment. Treatment studies, predominantly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based, reduced gambling severity and psychological distress, although dropout and relapse rates were higher among women with greater psychopathology or limited support. Person-centered approaches benefited of tailoring interventions to individual profiles. No studies systematically applied gender-sensitive frameworks or disaggregated outcomes by sex in prevention.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Prevention and treatment programs can benefit women, but standard interventions insufficiently address their unique needs. Gender-sensitive, individualized strategies, inclusion of socioemotional factors, and long-term evaluations are essential to enhance outcomes and inform inclusive public health policies. [Author's abstract]
OBJECTIVES: This systematic review synthesizes evidence on prevention and treatment interventions for women with GD, assessing their effectiveness on gambling behaviors, cognitive and psychological outcomes, and identifying barriers related to access, adherence, and gender-sensitive design.
METHOD: A systematic search in PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science (up to September 2025) identified quantitative studies reporting female-specific outcomes in gambling prevention or treatment. Study quality was appraised using National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute tools, and data on intervention characteristics, outcomes, and participant profiles were extracted.
RESULTS: Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria (five prevention, thirteen treatment). Prevention programs, mostly universal and adolescent-focused, improved gambling knowledge, cognitive distortions, and short term gambling frequency; however, socioemotional effects were inconsistent. Only one study included follow-up assessment. Treatment studies, predominantly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based, reduced gambling severity and psychological distress, although dropout and relapse rates were higher among women with greater psychopathology or limited support. Person-centered approaches benefited of tailoring interventions to individual profiles. No studies systematically applied gender-sensitive frameworks or disaggregated outcomes by sex in prevention.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Prevention and treatment programs can benefit women, but standard interventions insufficiently address their unique needs. Gender-sensitive, individualized strategies, inclusion of socioemotional factors, and long-term evaluations are essential to enhance outcomes and inform inclusive public health policies. [Author's abstract]
Affiliation :
Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion RD24/0005/0004 (RICAPPS), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain.
Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.
Aragonese Association for the Rehabilitation of Gambling Players - AZAJER, Spain.
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
Center for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain.
Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain.
Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.
Aragonese Association for the Rehabilitation of Gambling Players - AZAJER, Spain.
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
Center for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain.
Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain.