The Gambling and Gambling Problem Perception Questionnaire as a measure of clinicians’ attitudes towards people with gambling problems

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Author(s): Katayama, Munenori ; Kobara, Keiji ; Shirakawa, Norihito

Journal: Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

Year Published: 2022

Date Added: November 17, 2022

The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the Gambling and Gambling Problem Perception Questionnaire (GGPPQ) as a measure of healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards people with gambling problems. The researchers held 12 workshops targeted at healthcare professionals who consult people with gambling problems in Japan. Participants completed the GGPPQ and other questionnaires before the workshop. The researchers found that the GGPPQ was associated with participants’ self-ratings of their knowledge of and confidence in supporting people with gambling problems. The GGPPQ was also associated with frequency of consulting people with gambling problems and past experience of attending workshops on problem gambling. These results suggest that the GGPPQ is a valid measure of healthcare professionals’ attitudes.

Citation: Katayama, M., Kobara, K., & Shirakawa, N. (2022). Gambling and Gambling Problem Perception Questionnaire as a tool to evaluate professionals’ attitudes towards problem gamblers and training programmes in Japan. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/14550725221110197

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/14550725221110197

Keywords: attitudes ; gambling disorder ; gambling-related harm ; perceptions ; treatment provider training

Topics: Gambling Cognitions ; Information for Treatment Providers

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological - Judgement and Decision Making ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Response Rate: 98.5% (response rate for completing the GGPPQ)

Study Design: Evaluation Design

Geographic Coverage: Japan

Study Population: Healthcare professionals who treat people with gambling problems or have a plan to do so in the near future, including medical doctors, nurses, social workers, clinical psychologists and other professionals (n = 653)

Sampling Procedure: An email was sent to all 69 Mental Health and Welfare Centres (MHWCs) in Japan with invitation to the workshop and information about the research. The invitation was also distributed from each MHWC to treatment facilities in each area.

Study Funding:

This study was supported by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.