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Online Published: 11 Mar 2025
 


Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ahmad Abubakar, Adebiyi Adegbemi Olusegun, Adebayo Sunday Adebisi, Sale Shehu.


Abstract
Background: Internet gambling has been a growing concern globally, with potential implications for mental health and behavioral patterns. This study examines the relationship between personality traits and internet gambling behavior among individuals in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 390 online internet gamblers. The selection of the participants was done using the cluster sampling method, and data collection was done using the Big Five personality factors and South Oak gambling screening questionnaires. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23 for Windows, and the level of significance was set at p≤0.05. Results: There was a high prevalence of neuroticism [299 (76.7%)], particularly among probable pathological gamblers (55.6%). Other traits such as extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to experience were less prevalent. No statistically significant relationship was found between personality traits and internet gambling behavior (p > 0.05). Conclusion: In this study, we found a high prevalence of neuroticism among probable pathological gamblers, followed by extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to experience.

Key words: Keywords: Internet gambling, personality traits, neuroticism, pathological gambling


 
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Abubakar A, Olusegun AA, Adebisi AS, Shehu S. Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. Eu J Sci Res Rev. 2025; 2(2): 99-103. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400

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Abubakar A, Olusegun AA, Adebisi AS, Shehu S. Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. https://www.wisdomgale.com/ejsrr/?mno=242962 [Access: March 15, 2025]. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400

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Abubakar A, Olusegun AA, Adebisi AS, Shehu S. Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. Eu J Sci Res Rev. 2025; 2(2): 99-103. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400


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Abubakar A, Olusegun AA, Adebisi AS, Shehu S. Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. Eu J Sci Res Rev. (2025), [cited March 15, 2025]; 2(2): 99-103. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400


Harvard Style

Abubakar, A., Olusegun, . A. A., Adebisi, . A. S. & Shehu, . S. (2025) Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. Eu J Sci Res Rev, 2 (2), 99-103. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400


Turabian Style

Abubakar, Ahmad, Adebiyi Adegbemi Olusegun, Adebayo Sunday Adebisi, and Sale Shehu. 2025. Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. European Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, 2 (2), 99-103. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400


Chicago Style

Abubakar, Ahmad, Adebiyi Adegbemi Olusegun, Adebayo Sunday Adebisi, and Sale Shehu. "Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study." European Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews 2 (2025), 99-103. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Abubakar, Ahmad, Adebiyi Adegbemi Olusegun, Adebayo Sunday Adebisi, and Sale Shehu. "Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study." European Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews 2.2 (2025), 99-103. Print. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Abubakar, A., Olusegun, . A. A., Adebisi, . A. S. & Shehu, . S. (2025) Personality Traits of Internet Gamblers in Northwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. European Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, 2 (2), 99-103. doi:10.5455/EJSRR.20250215013400


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