The Role of Insecure Attachment & Gambling Behavior as Predictors of Subjective Wellbeing

Abstract

This study explores the correlation between insecure attachment styles and gambling behavior as predictors of subjective well-being, investigating gender differences in these associations and analyzing the differential impact of various types of gambling activities on subjective well-being. The research uses a quantitative correlational design, with data collected from 150 participants recruited from snooker clubs in Rawalpindi and Islamabad through purposive sampling. The analysis was conducted using SPSS (version 26). It was analyzed that insecure attachment predicts gambling behavior and subjective wellbeing among adults. The insights could help develop policies to reduce gambling addiction and guide educational programs focusing on the effects of insecure attachment and gambling behavior on subjective well-being. The study's findings could also inspire future research, including longitudinal studies to further explore these relationships.