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How prevalence and types of criminal convictions vary with gambling behaviour

Author(s): Lind, Kalle ; Hagfors, Heli ; Salonen, Anne H.
Journal: Addiction Research & Theory
Year Published: 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the connections between gambling behaviour and prevalence and types of criminal convictions. Data from a total of 3993...

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How expectations about the effects of alcohol impact gambling behaviour among people who gamble frequently

Author(s): Horn, Tori L. ; Lerma, Marcos ; Pfund, Rory A. ; Whelan, James P.
Journal: International Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2023

People’s expectations about the effects of alcohol might impact their gambling behaviour. The purpose of this study was to examine how people who gamble...

Reports

Children and gambling – evidence to inform regulation and responses in Ireland

Author(s): McAvoy, Helen ; Reynolds, Ciara ; Sunday, Salome ; Hanafin, Joan ; Clancy, Luke
Publisher: Ireland Institute of Public Health
Year Published: 2023

This report presents evidence on the gambling involvement of 16-year-olds in Ireland. Data were taken from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and...

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The impact of alcohol use and beliefs about its effects on gambling behaviours

Author(s): Lipinski, Damon ; Horn, Tori L. ; Whelan, James P. ; Pfund, Rory A.
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2023

There is a need for evidence about the exact role of alcohol expectancies on gambling behaviour. Alcohol expectancies refer to beliefs that people have about...

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A higher density of casino and other gambling venues is associated with a higher risk of suicide in the United States

Author(s): Markham, Francis ; Gobaud, Ariana N. ; Mehranbod, Christina A. ; Morrison, Christopher N.
Journal: Addiction
Year Published: 2023

Previous research has found a strong link between problem gambling, suicide attempts, and suicide death. The purpose of this study was to examine the...

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Gambling problems and suicidality among recently transitioned Australian military veterans

Author(s): Metcalf, Olivia ; Roebuck, Greg ; Lawrence-Wood, Ellie ; Sadler, Nicole ; Baur, Jenelle ; Van Hooff, Miranda ; Forbes, David ; O'Donnell, Meaghan ; Hodson, Stephanie ; Benassi, Helen ; Varker, Tracey ; Battersby, Malcolm ; McFarlane, Alexander C. ; Cowlishaw, Sean
Journal: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Year Published: 2023

Military veterans can experience a lot of challenges during their transition to civilian life. Previous research has found that veterans are at high risk of...

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Experiences of older women with intimate partner violence in the context of gambling

Author(s): Hing, Nerilee ; O'Mullan, Catherine ; Mainey, Lydia ; Nuske, Elaine ; Breen, Helen
Journal: BMC Women's Health
Year Published: 2023

There is not much known about how women from earlier generations experienced gambling and intimate partner violence (IPV). The social historical period in which...

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Understanding the consequences of gambling on close relatives of people who gamble

Author(s): Azemi, Ferid ; Avdyli, Merita ; Bytyqi, Vilard
Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
Year Published: 2023

This study focuses on understanding the experiences of family members of people with gambling addiction. It focuses on the consequences gambling has on family...

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The relationship between problem gambling severity and suicide attempts in young adults

Author(s): Wardle, Heather ; Kesaite, Viktorija ; Tipping, Sarah ; McManus, Sally
Journal: Lancet Public Health
Year Published: 2023

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young adults. Additionally, research suggests suicidality and gambling severity may be related. In this study, the...

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The links between difficulties in emotion regulation, substance use, and gambling disorder

Author(s): Panayiotou, Georgia ; Artemi, Tonia-Flery ; Theodorou, Marios ; Theodorou, Christiana ; Neophytou, Klavdia
Journal: Cogent Psychology
Year Published: 2023

Gambling disorder is linked to substance use disorders (SUDs). People who have trouble with emotion regulation are more at risk for psychological disorders,...

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