Problem Gambling in Adults: An Overview

Lamberton, Anna; Oei, Tian P. S.

doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-0879(199706)4:2<84::aid-cpp124>3.0.co;2-l

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“…The social and economic repercussions of PG are staggering. Pathological gamblers accumulate an average of $50,000 to $90,000 in gambling debts (Lamberton & Oei, 1997), yielding a wide range of deleterious effects on their familial, personal, and vocational lives. PG afflicts a substantial number of individuals, with its prevalence in North America approximated at 1% of the general population (Potenza, Kosten, & Rounsaville, 2001; Shaffer, Hall, & Vander Bilt, 1999).…”

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Testosterone, financial risk-taking, and pathological gambling.

Stenstrom

Saad

2011

Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics

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The current review article considers the relationship between testosterone and pathological gambling (PG). Recent evidence suggests that high-testosterone individuals have a greater appetite for financial risk-taking and are more likely to succumb to certain impulsivity-related pathologies. Further, two markers of androgenization have recently been shown to be predictive of financial risk-taking propensity, namely second-to-fourth digit length ratio and facial masculinity. Given that financial risktaking propensity and PG susceptibility share neurobiological and phenomenological similarities, it is argued in this review that circulating testosterone levels, second-tofourth digit length ratio, and facial masculinity may be predictors of PG susceptibility. Potential caveats and future research avenues are discussed.

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Testosterone, financial risk-taking, and pathological gambling.

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Saad

2011

Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics

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“…According to Lesieur and Rosenthal (1991), the legalization of gambling has been observed in more than 90 nations. Consequently, problem gambling (PG) has become a significant concern not just at the national level but also on an international scale (Lamberton & Oei, 1997).…”

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Shuffling Desires: An Exploration of Gambling Motivations among Pakistani Card Players

2023

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Gambling has captivated me to deep down the inner motivations of card players that sustain their shuffling desires. A sense of exploration to unmask the realities behind risk and reward leads to the qualitative exploration of eight gamblers. The transcribed data converged into the five primary motives driving gambling behavior. The study took care of ethics throughout the research process. The rigor of the study was taken care of by the criteria of Tracy (2010). In-depth interviews open up the close corridors of wonder, and reflexive thematic analysis (2019) empowered me to understand the unique perspectives of card players. These include psychological factors, encompassing emotional engagement, thrill, suspense, and intrigue; social factors, comprising social context and participation, social perception, and social bonding; financial factors, including financial necessity and financial management; and entertainment and management factors, encapsulating game preference, self-regulation, and caution. Furthermore, the study highlights the significance of legality and ethical concerns in shaping the landscape of gambling motivations. This study may provide the first baseline of data to understand the hidden motives of Pakistani gamblers This research contributes to a nuanced understanding of the act of gambling among male card players only. In the future, we are convinced to study the addictive secrets of female gamblers, specifically in the locale of Sindh, where females take part in card-based gambling.

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Practical Treatments Considering the Role of Sociocultural Factors on Problem Gambling

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Reviews of problem gambling (PG) literature increasingly recognize the ways in which different ethnic groups are affected by gambling behaviors, yet discourse, which considers sociocultural factors within PG, remains limited. Literature on this topic is influenced by large inconsistencies amongst research studies, overlapping terminology, and variability in the validity of research studies, making conclusions difficult to draw. Despite these discrepancies, this paper explores how sociocultural factors influence PG among diverse cultural groups and provides specific practical implications for treating PG disorders in culturally diverse populations. Notable factors that exacerbate PG behavior cross-culturally include substance abuse, low socioeconomic status, lack of social activities, and geographic location. Culturally sensitive treatment options such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy have been identified as effective treatments for PG with culturally diverse populations. This paper extends current thought by providing practical treatment recommendations that consider the subtle nuances of diverse populations. It explains how treatment providers and behavioral addiction professionals can increase their understanding and skills when conceptualizing PG clients from a diverse background.

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Problem Gambling in Adults: An Overview

Cited by 8 publications

References 92 publications

Testosterone, financial risk-taking, and pathological gambling.

Testosterone, financial risk-taking, and pathological gambling.

Shuffling Desires: An Exploration of Gambling Motivations among Pakistani Card Players

Practical Treatments Considering the Role of Sociocultural Factors on Problem Gambling

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