Social cost of pathological gambling

Ladouceur, Robert; Boisvert, Jean; Pépin, Michel; Loranger, Michel; Sylvain, Caroline

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“…These unintended negative consequences can include gambling disorders, a term used to encompass a spectrum of problems experienced along the continuum that incorporates the constructs of problem and pathological gambling (e.g., 151); family dysfunction and domestic violence including spousal and child abuse (12,61,67,106,109,119,191); youth and underage gambling (e.g., 42, 148, 151, 153); alcohol and other drug problems (29,35,104,157,162,168,169); psychiatric conditions including major depression, bipolar disorder, antisocial personality, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder (e.g., 14,29,35,64,86,114,141,157); suicide, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts (12,29,35,113,128); significant financial troubles including bankruptcy, loss of employment, and poverty as a direct result of wagering (15,49,56,57,90,99,111); and criminal behavior ranging from prostitution and theft to drug trafficking and homicide (19,56,97,123,164).…”

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Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

Shaffer

Korn

2002

Annu. Rev. Public Health

473

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This article reviews the prevalence of gambling and related mental disorders from a public health perspective. It traces the expansion of gambling in North America and the psychological, economic, and social consequences for the public's health, and then considers both the costs and benefits of gambling and the history of gambling prevalence research. A public health approach is applied to understanding the epidemiology of gambling-related problems. International prevalence rates are provided and the prevalence of mental disorders that often are comorbid with gambling problems is reviewed. Analysis includes an examination of groups vulnerable to gambling-related disorders and the methodological and conceptual matters that might influence epidemiological research and prevalence rates related to gambling. The major public health problems associated with gambling are considered and recommendations made for public health policy, practice, and research.The enduring value of a public health perspective is that it applies different 'lenses' for understanding gambling behaviour, analysing its benefits and costs, as well as identifying strategies for action. Harvey A. Skinner (160, p. 286)

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Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

Shaffer

Korn

2002

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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342

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“…Money is one of the main elements in gambling, and money is the medium that signifies the participation in gambling (Reith, 2007). Consequently, as money can be described as ''the drug that fuels disordered gambling'' (Nower & Blaszczynski, 2014, p. 393), excessive and problematic gambling often results in financial setbacks: using more money on gambling than one can afford, unpaid bills, or over-indebtedness (e.g., Downs & Woolrych, 2010;Ladouceur, Boisvert, Pépin, Loranger, & Sylvain, 1994;Lesieur, 1992). 1 The attempts to continue financing gambling despite losses may even lead to criminal activity, such as writing bad cheques, forgery or embezzlement (Nower & Blaszczynski, 2014).…”

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Financial recovery from problem gambling: problem gamblers’ experiences of social assistance and other financial support

Heiskanen¹

2017

JGI

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The objective of this article is to understand problem gamblers' experiences of recovery from financial difficulties caused by problem gambling. Specifically, financial social assistance from public services is considered. A sample of 17 interviews with Finnish self-identified, treatment-seeking problem gamblers from various financial positions was analyzed qualitatively using thematic content analysis. The analysis revealed four themes. The first theme examines how the financial concerns of problem gamblers were left unaddressed by treatment professionals. The second theme discusses the rationalizations behind not applying for or not receiving financial social assistance from public services. The reasons behind not applying for financial social assistance were related to financial stability and perceived pride derived from surviving independently (loss of pride when not being able to survive independently). Not receiving assistance despite applying for it was mostly because of their income having been assessed as adequate by the social services. Third theme examines receiving financial social assistance during, or after, problematic gambling. Participants living on welfare often spent their benefits on gambling in the hopes of an increased income. Recovering lower-income problem gamblers also received financial social assistance for living expenses or for treatment. Fourth, non-governmental and more controlling forms of financial support were (1) financial assistance within private safety nets, (2) support for over-indebtedness from an NGO, or (3) private person/ official authority taking control over problem gamblers' financial matters. The socioeconomic background factors are important to address when designing financial and other support for problem gamblers. The results of this study provide useful information for future survey studies of the topic.Keywords: financial recovery, financial social assistance, Finland, gambling, problem gambling, welfare RésuméDans cet article, on cherche à comprendre le vécu des joueurs pathologiques qui ont dû surmonter des problèmes d'argent en raison du jeu compulsif. Plus particulièrement,

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“…This number has increased from 1% in 1974 (Ladouceur, Boisvert, Pepin, Loranger, & Sylvain, 1994). Co-morbidity with other dehabilitating disorders such as suicide (Phillips, Welty, & Smith, 1997), income related crime (Blaszczynski & McConaghy, 1994), and depression (National Gambling Impact Study Commission, 1999) are higher in problem gamblers than the rest of the population.…”

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Near-Miss Effects on Response Latencies and Win Estimations of Slot Machine Players

Dixon

Schreiber

2004

Psychol Rec

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The present study examined the degree to which slot machine near-miss trials, or trials that displayed 2 of 3 winning symbols on the payoff line, affected response times and win estimations of 12 recreational slot machine players. Participants played a commercial slot machine in a casino-like laboratory for course extra-credit points. Videotaped sessions were later coded to assess trial types and participant response latencies and win estimations for each participant. Results show that all 12 participants emitted verbalizations suggesting near-miss trials were of a higher approximation to a win than non-near-miss losing trials. Of the 12 participants 8 also demonstrated higher response latencies following losing trials than following winning trials. Variations across participants' response latencies were attributed to the presence of and response to near miss trials. The implications of the near-miss on game preference, resistance to extinction, and the development of a behavioral treatment for pathological gamblers are discussed.

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Social cost of pathological gambling

Cited by 138 publications

References 13 publications

Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

Financial recovery from problem gambling: problem gamblers’ experiences of social assistance and other financial support

Near-Miss Effects on Response Latencies and Win Estimations of Slot Machine Players

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