Background Over the last twenty years metacognitive theory has provided a novel
framework, in the form of the Self-Regulatory Executive Function (S-REF) model, for …

How has the concept of metacognition been used within basic and applied psychological
research? We begin our answer by presenting a broad definition of metacognition, a …

A wide research base has shown the link between metacognitive beliefs and
psychopathology and there is currently evidence that elevated levels of maladaptive …

Introduction Nowadays, gambling disorder (GD) is a worldwide health issue and there is a
growing need to both improve our understanding of this disorder and to tailor specific …

This study aimed to first investigate the role that general impairment in mentalization plays in
gambling disorder and to analyze the interplay among mentalizing, impulsivity, and time …

Experiential avoidance (EA) has been shown to be an important etiological and
maintenance factor in a wide range psychopathology that includes addictive, anxiety …

Abstract Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is associated with considerable psychological
distress in adolescents. However, studies which strive to shed light on the developmental …

The most common behavioral addictions in adolescents are Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD),
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), and Problematic Social Networks Use …

Being the only city with legalized casinos in China, Macao has a long-term need for risk
factor identification and assessment for gambling disorder. Responding to such a need, this …

Introduction In recent literature, abnormalities in the metacognitive domain have been
pointed out as psychological variables that may account for a wide range of …