A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON THE ROLE OF POSITIVE REINFORCERS AND EXPERIENTIAL AVOIDANCE IN MAINTAINING GAMBLING BEHAVIOR

İlker Aktürk; Hakan Karaman; Ömer Miraç Yaman

Article Details

A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON THE ROLE OF POSITIVE REINFORCERS AND EXPERIENTIAL AVOIDANCE IN MAINTAINING GAMBLING BEHAVIOR

Authors:

İlker Aktürk | Hakan Karaman | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Sosyoloji (Diğer) | Sosyal ve Kişilik Psikolojisi (Diğer)

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.251-274

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001313046

pISSN:

1308-0911

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Although gambling behavior is less addressed in studies than addictive objects such as drugs and alcohol, similar effects can be observed on individuals and this behavior can become a pathological problem. At this point, many psychological, biological and social positive or negative factors can cause individuals gambling behavior to turn into addiction, while also causing the individual to see gambling as a solution to their problems. This research aims to understand and describe the experiential avoidance and positive reinforcement processes that affect gambling behavior. In the study using qualitative research method, in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants who had exhibited gambling behavior at least once. The data obtained from the participants were examined with descriptive analysis management and explained under two themes: Gambling Behavior as a Tool of Experiential Avoidance and Positive Reinforcers to Continue Gambling. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that positive reinforcers are effective on the individuals behavior in the early days of gambling, and as the gambling behavior becomes more permanent, positive reinforcers are replaced by negative reinforcers, and reinforcers are effective in causing individuals to engage in gambling behavior by exhibiting avoidance behavior when they are in a negative emotional state.

 Although gambling behavior is less addressed in studies than addictive objects such as drugs and alcohol, similar effects can be observed on individuals and this behavior can become a pathological problem. At this point, many psychological, biological and social positive or negative factors can cause individuals gambling behavior to turn into addiction, while also causing the individual to see gambling as a solution to their problems. This research aims to understand and describe the experiential avoidance and positive reinforcement processes that affect gambling behavior. In the study using qualitative research method, in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants who had exhibited gambling behavior at least once. The data obtained from the participants were examined with descriptive analysis management and explained under two themes: Gambling Behavior as a Tool of Experiential Avoidance and Positive Reinforcers to Continue Gambling. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that positive reinforcers are effective on the individuals behavior in the early days of gambling, and as the gambling behavior becomes more permanent, positive reinforcers are replaced by negative reinforcers, and reinforcers are effective in causing individuals to engage in gambling behavior by exhibiting avoidance behavior when they are in a negative emotional state.

 Although gambling behavior is less addressed in studies than addictive objects such as drugs and alcohol, similar effects can be observed on individuals and this behavior can become a pathological problem. At this point, many psychological, biological and social positive or negative factors can cause individuals gambling behavior to turn into addiction, while also causing the individual to see gambling as a solution to their problems. This research aims to understand and describe the experiential avoidance and positive reinforcement processes that affect gambling behavior. In the study using qualitative research method, in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants who had exhibited gambling behavior at least once. The data obtained from the participants were examined with descriptive analysis management and explained under two themes: Gambling Behavior as a Tool of Experiential Avoidance and Positive Reinforcers to Continue Gambling. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that positive reinforcers are effective on the individuals behavior in the early days of gambling, and as the gambling behavior becomes more permanent, positive reinforcers are replaced by negative reinforcers, and reinforcers are effective in causing individuals to engage in gambling behavior by exhibiting avoidance behavior when they are in a negative emotional state.

 Kumar oynama davranışı, çalışmalarda madde ve alkol gibi bağımlılık yapıcı nesnelere göre daha az ele alınmakla birlikte bireyler üzerinde benzer etkiler gözlemlenebilmekte ve bu davranış patolojik bir sorun haline gelebilmektedir. Bu noktada psikolojik, biyolojik ve sosyal açıdan olumlu ya da olumsuz birçok faktör bireylerin kumar oynama davranışının bağımlılığa dönüşmesine aracı olurken bireyin kumar oynamayı sorunlarına karşı bir çözüm yolu olarak görmesine de sebep olabilmektedir. Bu araştırmada, kumar oynama davranışı üzerinde etkili olan yaşantısal kaçınma ve pozitif pekiştirme süreçlerinin anlaşılması ve betimlenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanıldığı çalışmada, en az bir kez kumar oynama davranışı sergilenmiş 13 katılımcı ile derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılardan elde edilen veriler betimsel analiz yönetimi ile incelenerek Yaşantısal Kaçınmanın Bir Aracı Olarak Kumar Oynama Davranışı ve Kumar Oynamayı Sürdürmede Pozitif Pekiştireçler olmak üzere iki tema altında açıklanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, kumarın ilk zamanlarında pozitif pekiştireçlerin bireyin davranışları üzerinde etkili olduğu, kumar oynama davranışının süreklilik kazanmasıyla birlikte pozitif pekiştireçlerin yerini negatif pekiştireçlere bıraktığı ve pekiştireçlerin bireylerin olumsuz duygu durumu içerisindeyken kaçınma davranışı sergileyerek kumar oynama davranışına yönelmesinde etkili olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır.

Article Details

A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON THE ROLE OF POSITIVE REINFORCERS AND EXPERIENTIAL AVOIDANCE IN MAINTAINING GAMBLING BEHAVIOR

Authors:

İlker Aktürk | Hakan Karaman | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Sosyoloji (Diğer) | Sosyal ve Kişilik Psikolojisi (Diğer)

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.251-274

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001313046

pISSN:

1308-0911

Gambling Behavior

Gambling Addiction

Experiential Avoidance

Reinforcer EvaluationKumar Oynama Davranışı

Kumar Bağımlılığı

Yaşantısal Kaçınma

Pekiştreç Değerlendirmesi

Issues

Article Details

Authors: İlker Aktürk | Hakan Karaman | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher: Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics: Sosyoloji (Diğer) | Sosyal ve Kişilik Psikolojisi (Diğer)

Journal: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.251-274

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001313046

pISSN: 1308-0911

Issues

Authors:

İlker Aktürk | Hakan Karaman | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Sosyoloji (Diğer) | Sosyal ve Kişilik Psikolojisi (Diğer)

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.251-274

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001313046

pISSN:

1308-0911