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“Light” and “dark” routes to enjoyment in slot machine gambling

Author(s): Dixon, Mike J. ; Larche, Chanel J. ; Stange, Madison ; Graydon, Candice ; Kruger, Tyler B.
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Year Published: 2019

Slot machines are a very appealing type of gambling. Some people may enjoy slot machines because of the excitement they receive from winning. This is called a...

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Compulsive sexual behaviours in gambling disorder

Author(s): Cowie, Megan E. ; Kim, Hyoun S. ; Hodgins, David C. ; McGrath, Daniel S. ; Scanavino, Marco D. T. ; Tavares, Hermano
Journal: Journal of Behavioural Addictions
Year Published: 2019

Among 368 adults who were seeking treatment for gambling disorder (GD), just over 6% had compulsive sexual behaviours (CSBs). Compared to people with only GD,...

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Unhealthy attachment and coping are linked to addictive behaviours in adolescents

Author(s): Estévez, Ana ; Jauregui, Paula ; Lopez-Gonzalez, Hibai
Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
Year Published: 2019

Among a sample of 472 students from Spain, unhealthy attachment in close relationships was associated with gambling disorder, video game addiction, and...

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How to reduce stigma in problem gambling?

Author(s): Brown, Kristen ; Russell, Alex M. T.
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2019

Gambling has become widespread in Australia. Yet, problem gambling is such a stereotyped behaviour, that it often leaves people with the condition feeling...

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Differences in decision-making and impulsiveness in gambling disorder patients may be related to the type of gambling they prefer

Author(s): Sharman, Stephen P. ; Clark, Luke ; Michalczuk, R ; Cooks, Rachel ; Roberts, Amanda ; Bowden-Jones, Henrietta
Journal: Frontiers in Psychiatry
Year Published: 2019

The researchers investigated if decision-making ability and impulsiveness of gamblers with gambling disorder (GD) is related to the type of gambling they...

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Therapists’ experiences guiding an online problem gambling intervention

Author(s): Rodda, Simone N. ; Merkouris, Stephanie ; Austin, David ; Dowling, Nicki A. ; Lavis, Tiffany ; Smith, David ; Harvey, Peter ; Battersby, Malcolm W. ; Lubman, Dan I.
Journal: Internet Interventions
Year Published: 2019

Many gamblers do not seek face-to-face help from therapists. Rather, they access self-directed help, such as online help. Internet delivered cognitive...

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General PGSI scores might not be consistent with PGSI scores for specific gambling activities

Author(s): Monson, Eva ; Kairouz, Sylvia ; Perks, Matthew ; Arsenault, Nicole
Journal: Journal of Gambling Issues
Year Published: 2019

General PGSI scores might not be a true reflection of the extent of a person's problem gambling across all gambling activities. The general PGSI scores were...

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Brief motivational contact by telephone or mail to reduce gambling behaviour in heavy gamblers

Author(s): Jonsson, Jakob ; Hodgins, David C. ; Munck, Ingrid M. ; Carlbring, Per
Journal: Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
Year Published: 2019

Among heavy gamblers with big losses, telephone and letter contact using motivational interviewing techniques to provide personalized feedback could reduce...

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Pay-to-play fantasy sports may lead sports fans to gamble

Author(s): Houghton, David M. ; Nowlin, Edward L. ; Walker, Doug
Journal: Journal of Public Policy and Marketing
Year Published: 2019

In this study, the researchers investigated whether pay-to-play (P2P) fantasy sports leads sports fans to participate in sports betting and online gambling....

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Emotion regulation links problem gambling to depression in emerging adult gamblers

Author(s): Marchica, Loredana ; Mills, Devin J. ; Keough, Matthew T. ; Montreuil, Tina C. ; Derevensky, Jeffrey L.
Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders
Year Published: 2019

Up to 10% of emerging adults (ages 18-27) are at risk of experiencing problem gambling. Problem gambling can cause financial, social, physical, and emotional...

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