The efficacy of a web-based gambling intervention program for high school students: A preliminary randomized study

Canale, Natale; Vieno, Alessio; Griffiths, Mark D.; Marino, Claudia; Chieco, Francesca; Disperati, Francesca; Andriolo, Stefano; Santinello, Massimo

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.10.012

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“…The majority of studies noted significant improvements in problem gambling over time using a variety of measures. Of the seven randomized-controlled trial (RCT) design studies, five found significant improvement from the Internet based intervention group over controls (no treatment in all cases) [7] [7,9] [10] [16] [15]. In addition to problem gambling improvement (based on problem gambling scores),these studies also found improvements in gambling behaviours, anxiety, and depression [9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Specific gambling related harms scales included the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) [6] [12] [22] [16] [23], Gambling Attitudes Scale (GAS) [7], South Oakes Gambling Screen (SOGS) [20], SOGS-R [19], and SOGS-RA [7], National Opinion Research Center DSM Screen for Gambling Problems (NODS) [8] [9] [11], Problem Gambling Significant Other Impact Scale (PG-SOIS) [13] and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders criteria for pathological gambling (DSM IV) [6]. Of these scales the PGSI and the NODS were the most popular.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies tended to focus on adult samples (18+) ranging in mean ages of 31.9 [9] to 56 ([6]a). One study included minors in its sample of grade 9 high school students [7]. The majority of studies did not explore differences in terms of cultural backgrounds.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For these studies participants accessed the Internet based inventions voluntarily and gave consent for their information to be used for research purposes. Media advertising was also used by several studies [6], [8], [9] and one study surveyed grade nine students from a single high school in Italy [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…CBT programs ranged from three weeks [7] to three months [6] [19]. Weekly feedback was provided to clients and took the form of either telephone or voice-only contact with a counsellor or therapist or in the form of weekly email contact.…”

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Internet-Based Interventions for Problem Gambling: Scoping Review (Preprint)

Maas¹,

Marshall²,

Hodgins³

et al. 2017

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BackgroundThe rate of treatment seeking has been demonstrated to be low across several research environments. This is in part due to the systemic barriers that would be treatment seekers face to accessing traditional face-to-face treatment. Making problem gambling treatment resources available through the Internet is one way to reduce the impact of those systemic barriers. The use of Internet based resources to address problem gambling has been growing and a field of research evaluating it has developed as well. However, there has been little done to examine this growing field of research as a whole. ObjectiveTo collect and evaluate research on the use of Internet based intervention for problem gambling in order to provide an understanding of the current state of the field. A secondary objective of this study is to outline the advantages and challenges that are associated with addressing problem gambling using Internet based resources. MethodsA scoping review was performed of five peer-reviewed research data bases (PsychINFO, CINAHL, Medline, Social Science Abstracts and Scopus) and three grey literature databases (MedEdPortal, Proquest: dissertations and Opengrey). Article inclusion required to have been published in the last ten years (2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017), include an intervention for problem gambling, and involve the use of the Internet to deliver that intervention. ResultsA total of 21 articles were found that met the review requirements. Studies were found from several different areas with particularly strong representation for Australia and New Zealand, and Scandinavia. Cognitive behavioural therapy was the most common form of internet based intervention. Internet based interventions we generally shown to be effective by the collected research in reducing problem gambling scores and gambling behaviours. Stated advantages include lower feelings of stigma, greater flexibility in time of treatment, and ease of access to relevant information. Stated disadvantages include ethical concerns related to clients in crisis and confidentiality, a lack of rapport in the client-provider relationship, and high rates of attrition. ConclusionInternet based interventions are a promising direction for treatment and prevention of problem gambling, particularly in reducing barrier to accessing professional help. The state of the current literature is sparse and more research is needed in directly comparing internet based interventions and their traditional counterparts.

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confidence: 99%

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Hodgins³

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An overview of digital and online strategies to reduce gambling harm

Paterson

Whitty

Boyer

2020

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue addressed Advancements in mobile‐ and web‐based technologies proliferate everyday opportunities to gamble. The increased availability, popularity and intensity of online gambling platforms and interactive gaming activities also changes the way we construct gambling harm reduction interventions. Information and communication technologies (ICT) provide potential opportunities to reduce harm from online gambling through harm minimisation initiatives and currently available services. The aim of this review was to firstly understand the scope of peer‐reviewed evidence on ICT‐based strategies to reduce online gambling harm, and secondly, what evidence exists specifically in relation to ICT‐based harm reduction initiatives for people who gamble online. Methods Scoping review methods and a five‐stage model of analysis were used to: identify the published literature on ICT‐based harm minimisation activities for online gambling; distil models appropriate to address gambling harm in this setting; and synthesise all available evidence, noting gaps and patterns. Results Sixteen gambling‐specific ICT‐based interventions were reviewed in depth. The majority of included studies focused on different components of computer‐assisted or online therapy programs for disordered gambling, specifically the development of individual skills in managing problematic gambling behaviour. Conclusions The review found that despite the widespread potential ICT represent for addressing gambling harm there has been only limited published research to date. So what There is a clear need for further investigation into uptake, usage, focus and effectiveness of all online gambling interventions on offer. The dearth of gambling‐specific empirical knowledge potentially indicates a serious resourcing and reporting issues in this area.

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