Dr Osagie O. Johnson, Prof Choja A. Oduaran, Prof Abimbola A. Akanni & Dr Peluola O. Titiloye
Abstract
While gambling is a popular pastime among the general public globally, currently in Nigeria, there seems to be an upsurge in gambling behaviour among the young adult population in particular. Thus, this paper is a report on knowledge of the positive and negative reinforcements that are suggested to be likely responsible for the present surge and the looming mental health challenges that may arise. This paper also discusses major theoretical approaches to understanding positive and negative reinforcements, along with tested preventive and curative approaches that can be used in addressing mental health concerns.