Gambling Disorder in Couple Relationships: A Systematic Review of Evidence and Therapeutic Implications
This systematic review synthesizes 30 peer-reviewed studies on gambling disorder (GD) within couple relationships, examining its behavioral addiction features (craving, tolerance, withdrawal) and complex etiology. Research highlights how dysfunctional relational dynamics perpetuate GD, with studies documenting impacts on partners, links to domestic violence, and bidirectional relationships between couple dynamics and gambling behaviors.