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Online Gambling and Its Implication on the Mental Health of Undergraduates in Ekiti State University

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  • Bolade Olubunmi MOKUOLU

    (Department of Psychology and Behavioural Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti)

  • Samuel Olutunde OLATUNJI

    (Department of Psychology and Behavioural Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti)

  • Oluwatobi Samuel OJO

    (Department of Psychology and Behavioural Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti)

Abstract

Behavioural addiction is seen as a menace among the youth in Nigeria, in which online gambling is taking the lead. The study delves into the intricate relationship between online gambling behaviour and the mental health outcomes among undergraduate students at Ekiti State University. This research employed survey method with a sample size of 541 participants involving male and female, selected through Snowball sampling techniques using Google Forms, the study utilized standardized questionnaires such as Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), to assess online gambling, while mental health was evaluated using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)-28. The result, using Pearson's Correlation Coefficient, found a significant positive correlation between online gambling and four dimensions of mental health which are somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, social dysfunction, and severe depression (p

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  • Bolade Olubunmi MOKUOLU & Samuel Olutunde OLATUNJI & Oluwatobi Samuel OJO, 2026. "Online Gambling and Its Implication on the Mental Health of Undergraduates in Ekiti State University," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 13(15), pages 1402-1414, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:13:y:2026:i:15:p:1402-1414
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