Gambling: An old school new wave challenge for higher education in the twenty‐first century

McClellan, George S.; Winters, Ken C.

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“…Gambling has been defined variously-and generically-by most dictionaries as "playing a game of chance for stakes" or "betting money or something of value on an outcome of unknown certainty." However, as McClellan and Winters (2006) note, definitions of gambling must extend beyond the dictionary to consider the various types of gambling activities, which include pari-mutuel betting (i.e., sports betting, betting on horses), lotteries, casino gaming (i.e., blackjack, slot machines), and charitable gaming (which involves the previously mentioned types of gambling, but is distinguished by the profits being directed towards a charitable organization). Additionally, the definition of gambling must consider the varied venues in which gambling occurs, including brick and mortars (i.e., casinos, racetracks), on the phone or other electronic media, and the Internet.…”

Section: Gambling In Today's Societymentioning

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Problem Gambling on College Campuses

McComb¹,

Hanson²

2009

NASPA Journal

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The vast majority of college students gamble, with some doing so problematically. This article discusses gambling and problem gambling among college students, framing it as an emerging health issue on college campuses nationwide. Given that 4 out of 5 college students admit to gambling, and that approximately 8% gamble problematically, it is imperative that student affairs professionals be familiar with the literature and be prepared to address, and ideally help prevent, gambling-related issues and their attendant problems on college campuses. This article summarizes briefly what is known about college student gambling and problem gambling, discusses the range of gambling problems that exist, and, in the end, offers seven Brought to you by | HEC Bibliotheque Maryriam ET J. Authenticated Download Date | 6/25/15 3:04 PM

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Section: Gambling In Today's Societymentioning

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Problem Gambling on College Campuses

McComb¹,

Hanson²

2009

NASPA Journal

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“…This, paired with increased opportunities to gamble, has led the majority of students to partake in this activity (McClellan and Winters, 2006). Televised high-stake poker games have fueled interest in this potentially problematic activity.…”

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Cross-Addiction on Campus: More Problems for Student-Athletes

Weiss

2010

Substance Use & Misuse

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Data on 503 students from rural and urban areas were collected from January 2009 to October 2009 to test for cross-addiction of alcohol dependency with disordered gambling among college athletes and nonathletes. To test for alcohol dependency, the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) was employed, while the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) was utilized to assess gambling behaviors. Athletes had higher frequencies of cross-addiction. For athletes there was a correlation between scores on the MAST and SOGS. Limitations related to data collection are discussed. Recommendations for further research directed toward the development of programs geared to assist students are given.

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“…Over the past several years, gambling has become a national public health issue (Korn et al 2003) and college students have increasingly more access to gambling venues (McClellan and Winters 2006; Shaffer et al 2003). College students rate gambling as more readily available than alcohol or marijuana and less risky than alcohol or cigarettes (Wickwire et al 2007).…”

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Self-Identification as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Gambling-Related Perceived Norms and Gambling Behavior

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This research was designed to evaluate social influences and perceived social norms on gambling behavior among undergraduate students. Furthermore, this research was designed to replicate and extend previous research demonstrating that young adults overestimate the prevalence of gambling among peers, and that the magnitude of overestimation is positively associated with own use (Larimer and Neighbors, Psychol Addict Behav 17:235–243, 2003). We expected that; (1) gambling college students would identify more strongly with other gambling students compared to other students in general; (2) identification with other gambling students would predict gambling behaviors over and above perceived prevalence of gambling; and (3) identification with other gambling students would moderate the association between perceived social norms and gambling behavior. Participants included 1,486 undergraduate students who completed measures assessing gambling quantity and frequency, gambling-related perceived descriptive norms, and identification with groups. Results revealed that perceived norms for gambling were associated with gambling and revealed that students identified more strongly with other students than either gamblers or student gamblers. However, gambling behavior was more strongly associated with identification with gambling students than students in general. There was consistent support for the perspective that social identity moderates the association between perceived norms for gambling and gambling behavior. This research builds on previous examinations of social influences related to gambling and suggests that it may be important to consider the overall prevalence of a given behavior before considering norms-based intervention approaches. Interventions utilizing social norms for gambling may be advised to consider references other than just the typical student.

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Gambling: An old school new wave challenge for higher education in the twenty‐first century

Abstract: Gambling is a part of human history, and it is currently enjoying unparalleled popularity around the world. This chapter gives a brief definition and history of gambling, information about the rate of participation by college students, and suggestions for practice and future research.

Cited by 9 publications

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Problem Gambling on College Campuses

Problem Gambling on College Campuses

Cross-Addiction on Campus: More Problems for Student-Athletes

Self-Identification as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Gambling-Related Perceived Norms and Gambling Behavior

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