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The impact of internet gambling on gambling problems: A comparison of moderate-risk and problem Internet and non-Internet gamblers.

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Gainsbury, Sally M., Russell, Alex, Hing, Nerilee, Wood, Robert, Blaszczynski, Alex·2013·Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Numerous studies have reported higher rates of gambling problems among Internet compared with non-Internet gamblers. However, little research has examined those at risk of developing gambling problems or overall gambling involvement. This study aimed to examine differences between problem and moderate-risk gamblers among Internet and non-Internet gamblers to determine the mechanisms for how Internet gambling may contribute to gambling problems. Australian gamblers (N = 6,682) completed an online survey that included measures of gambling participation, problem gambling severity, and help seeking. Compared with non-Internet gamblers, Internet gamblers were younger, engaged in a greater number of gambling activities, and were more likely to bet on sports. These differences were significantly greater for problem than moderate-risk gamblers. Non-Internet gamblers were more likely to gamble on electronic gaming machines, and a significantly higher proportion of problem gamblers participated in this gambling activity. Non-Internet gamblers were more likely to report health and psychological impacts of problem gambling and having sought help for gambling problems. Internet gamblers who experience gambling-related harms appear to represent a somewhat different group from non-Internet problem and moderate-risk gamblers. This has implications for the development of treatment and prevention programs, which are often based on research that does not cater for differences between subgroups of gamblers.

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Authors
Gainsbury, S. M., Russell, A., Hing, N., Wood, R., & Blaszczynski, A.
Affiliations
  • Southern Cross University (AU)
  • University of Lethbridge (CA)
  • The University of Sydney (AU)
Venue
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
Published
2013-12
Volume
27
Issue
4
Pages
1092-1101
ISSN
  • 0893-164X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-1501
OpenAlex
W2055890624
Cited by
125
References
35
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10.00
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Acquire (CQUniversity) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Cross Connect (Southern Cross University) (submittedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
The Menzies Foundation
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords
online gambling, problem gambling, gambling participation, sports betting, electronic gaming machines, gambling harm, help-seeking, gambling prevention, gambling treatment
MeSH terms
Adult, Australia, Female, Gambling, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Risk, Internet

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