Emotional dysregulation in relation to substance use and behavioral addictions: Findings from five separate meta-analyses.

Background/objective: Emotional dysregulation (ED) is a transdiagnostic variable underlying various psychiatric disorders, including addictive behaviors (ABs). This meta-analysis examines the relationship between ED and ABs (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, and gaming), and indicators of AB engagement (frequency, quantity/time of use, severity, and problems).

Method: Searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, WoS, and PsycINFO.