Beliefs about control over gambling among young people, and their relation to problem gambling
Moore, Susan and Ohtsuka, Keis (1999) Beliefs about control over gambling among young people, and their relation to problem gambling. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 13. pp.339 to 347.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the association between beliefs about two types of control, (a) illusion of control, and (b) internal locus of control, and gambling frequency/problem gambling among young people aged 14 to 25 years (435 males; 577 females, 5 unreported gender). A revised version of the South Oaks Gambling Screen plus measures of gambling frequency and gambling beliefs were administered. Results indicated that irrational control beliefs were strongly associated with problem gambling. Young problem gamblers were more likely to believe that they needed money and that gambling would provide it. In addition, young problem gamblers had more faith in their ability to manipulate chance, and 'beat the system'. Regression models with illusion of control and internal control over gambling significantly predicted gambling frequency and problem gambling.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Published as Moore, S. M., & Ohtsuka, K. (1999). Beliefs about control over gambling among young people, and their relation to problem gambling. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 13, 339-347 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | control; gambling; young people; problem |
| Subjects: | RFCD Classification > 380000 Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences School/Research Centre/Department > School of Psychology |
| ID Code: | 389 |
| Deposited By: | Mr Angeera Sidaya |
| Deposited On: | 07 April 2006 |
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