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Spirituality and Behavioural Addictions: Narrative Review Publisher



Kanabar M1 ; Kathiresan P2 ; Elkholy H3 ; Zonoozi AK4 ; Orsolini L5 ; Long J6 ; Farokhnia M7 ; Bhad R8 ; Butner JL9 ; Fonseca F10 ; Phan V11 ; Achab S12 ; Potenza MN13
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Source: BJPsych International Published:2024


Abstract

The relationship between spirituality and behavioural addictions is complex. Although some studies have suggested spirituality to be a protective factor helping in recovery from addictive behaviours, others have found spirituality to be a potential risk factor. To better understand the relationship between spirituality and various behavioural addictions, this review summarises the literature on the association between spirituality and the following behavioural addictions: gaming disorder, gambling disorder, problematic internet use, problematic smartphone use, compulsive sexual behaviour disorder and compulsive buying/shopping disorder. Implications for clinical practice and future research are discussed. © The Author(s), 2024.