Impact of survey description, administration format, and exclusionary criteria on population prevalence rates of problem gambling

Williams, Robert J.; Volberg, Rachel A.

doi:10.1080/14459790902911653

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“…Although there is some empirical support for the use of self-report for measurement of gambling behaviours (Hodgins & Makarchuk, 2003), self-report is subjective in nature and influenced by emotions, subject to under or overestimates as well as attribution and recall biases (Productivity Commission, 2010). Furthermore, variation in research description, administration of measures and exclusion criteria may result in striking differences in gambling and problem gambling prevalence rates between studies (Williams & Volberg, 2009). Player account data can be analysed in a wide variety of ways and include more than variables measuring gambling behaviour.…”

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Player account-based gambling: potentials for behaviour-based research methodologies

Gainsbury

2011

International Gambling Studies

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The emergence of player account-based gambling is a result of escalating technological sophistication and the incorporation of these developments into gambling. This term refers to gambling from a centralized account that is linked to an identified individual. Player account-based gambling is increasingly being utilized for multiple forms of Internet, mobile and land-based gambling through player cards and user-names. Player accounts track and store a wealth of data on gambling behaviour and related activities. Gambling research has been justifiably criticized for its reliance on self-report rather than behavioural measures. Research analysing player account data may advance conceptual models, identify behavioural risk factors for problem gambling and evaluate and guide effective policy and responsible gambling programmes. Although research utilizing player account data has unique limitations, it offers considerable benefits for researchers, operators and regulators. Research methodology incorporating the use of player account data stands to make significant contributions to the gambling field.

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Section: Advances In Researchmentioning

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Player account-based gambling: potentials for behaviour-based research methodologies

Gainsbury

2011

International Gambling Studies

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“…Survey research has generally found that face-to-face interviews are the preferable way to administer gambling research surveys, including measures of problem gambling, as this fosters better rapport and subsequently elicit more candid and honest responses (Williams & Volberg, 2009). Face-to-face surveys also increase recruitment rates of somewhat hard-to-reach populations, including young people (Williams, Volberg, & Stevens, 2012).…”

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Optimal content for warning messages to enhance consumer decision making and reduce problem gambling

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Journal of Business Research

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Warning messages for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) have been mandated to increase consumers' ability to make informed rational decisions and reduce excessive gambling consumption. However existing warnings have limited effectiveness. This paper presents the results of the first in situ trial of dynamic warnings for EGMs to evaluate the impact of message content. A series of dynamic warning messages was displayed across EGMs in venues. Gamblers (N=667) completed surveys to assess message recall and impact on thoughts and behaviours. Participants recalled messages that encouraged self-appraisal to a greater extent than messages providing information. Both message types had a small impact on behaviour by reducing gambling consumption. Messages that specifically discuss money spent appear to have the greatest impact. Salient and effective warnings that interrupt continuous and excessive consumption can serve as the first line of defence in the prevention of harmful behaviours and impede consumers' movement towards addiction.

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“…Notwithstanding a developing picture of the prevalence of problem gambling [21] , the proposed links with mental and physical health suggest over-representation of problems in health-care settings. In this respect, there may be similarities with substance use problems, which predict primary care and emergency usage, and thus burden on health-care systems [22] .…”

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Problem Gambling in the UK: Implications for Health, Psychosocial Adjustment and Health Care Utilization

Cowlishaw

Keßler

2015

Eur Addict Res

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Background/Aims: Research indicates that rates of gambling problems are increasing in the UK, but has provided limited consideration of possible implications for individuals, families and communities. This study examines the associations involving problem gambling and indicators of mental and physical health, as well as psychosocial adjustment and health care usage, in a representative sample from England. Methods: Data were derived from the 2007 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, which is a representative study of adults (n = 7,403). Regression models evaluated the correlates of problem gambling. Results: There were associations with problem gambling and mental health (anxiety, neurotic symptoms and substance use problems) and psychosocial maladjustment (suicidality, financial difficulties and social support). There were limited influences on physical health that were beyond socioeconomic factors and substance use problems. Notwithstanding, the results demonstrated over-representation of gambling problems in certain health-care settings. Conclusions: Findings support recognition of problem gambling as a public health concern in the UK, and initiatives for intervening in health-care services where conditions are over-represented.

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Impact of survey description, administration format, and exclusionary criteria on population prevalence rates of problem gambling

Cited by 143 publications

References 18 publications

Player account-based gambling: potentials for behaviour-based research methodologies

Player account-based gambling: potentials for behaviour-based research methodologies

Optimal content for warning messages to enhance consumer decision making and reduce problem gambling

Problem Gambling in the UK: Implications for Health, Psychosocial Adjustment and Health Care Utilization

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