Pathways To Excessive Gambling

Author : Charlotte Fabiansson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317083288
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathways to Excessive Gambling written by Charlotte Fabiansson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pathways to Excessive Gambling draws upon extensive empirical research amongst young people and problem gamblers in Australia, comparing it with situations in other territories, to shed light on social, recreational gambling and the ways in which this can lead to excessive gambling. It highlights the relationship between the local community, sports clubs, governments, social recreation, economy and regulation of gambling venues, identifying the social indicators that typify situations which commonly lead to excessive gambling. By developing a 'society-based' perspective, this volume recognizes problem gambling as an issue for the whole society rather than just the individual, focusing on the availability of gambling and identifying its capacity, as a construct, to encourage or restrict the behaviour of the individual. As such, this book will be of significance to social scientists with interests in gambling, young people, social problems, and the sociology of leisure and culture.

Author : Charlotte Fabiansson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317083296
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathways to Excessive Gambling written by Charlotte Fabiansson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pathways to Excessive Gambling draws upon extensive empirical research amongst young people and problem gamblers in Australia, comparing it with situations in other territories, to shed light on social, recreational gambling and the ways in which this can lead to excessive gambling. It highlights the relationship between the local community, sports clubs, governments, social recreation, economy and regulation of gambling venues, identifying the social indicators that typify situations which commonly lead to excessive gambling. By developing a 'society-based' perspective, this volume recognizes problem gambling as an issue for the whole society rather than just the individual, focusing on the availability of gambling and identifying its capacity, as a construct, to encourage or restrict the behaviour of the individual. As such, this book will be of significance to social scientists with interests in gambling, young people, social problems, and the sociology of leisure and culture.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309065712
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathological Gambling written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-09-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As states have moved from merely tolerating gambling to running their own games, as communities have increasingly turned to gambling for an economic boost, important questions arise. Has the new age of gambling increased the proportion of pathological or problem gamblers in the U.S. population? Where is the threshold between "social betting" and pathology? Is there a real threat to our families, communities, and the larger society? Pathological Gambling explores America's experience of gambling, examining: The diverse and frequently controversial issues surrounding the definition of pathological gambling. Its co-occurrence with disorders such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and depression. Its social characteristics and economic consequences, both good and bad, for communities. The role of video gaming, Internet gambling, and other technologies in the development of gambling problems. Treatment approaches and their effectiveness, from Gambler's Anonymous to cognitive therapy to pharmacology. This book provides the most up-to-date information available on the prevalence of pathological and problem gambling in the United States, including a look at populations that may have a particular vulnerability to gambling: women, adolescents, and minority populations. Its describes the effects of problem gambling on families, friendships, employment, finances, and propensity to crime. How do pathological gamblers perceive and misperceive randomness and chance? What are the causal pathways to pathological gambling? What do genetics, brain imaging, and other studies tell us about the biology of gambling? Is there a bit of sensation-seeking in all of us? Who needs treatment? What do we know about the effectiveness of different policies for dealing with pathological gambling? The book reviews the available facts and frames the intriguing questions yet to be answered. Pathological Gambling will be the odds-on favorite for anyone interested in gambling in America: policymakers, public officials, economics and social researchers, treatment professionals, and concerned gamblers and their families.

Author : Andreas Heinz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030030601
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gambling Disorder written by Andreas Heinz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the state of the art in research on and treatment of gambling disorder. As a behavioral addiction, gambling disorder is of increasing relevance to the field of mental health. Research conducted in the last decade has yielded valuable new insights into the characteristics and etiology of gambling disorder, as well as effective treatment strategies. The different chapters of this book present detailed information on the general concept of addiction as applied to gambling, the clinical characteristics, epidemiology and comorbidities of gambling disorder, as well as typical cognitive distortions found in patients with gambling disorder. In addition, the book includes chapters discussing animal models and the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder. Further, it is examining treatment options including pharmacological and psychological intervention methods, as well as innovative new treatment approaches. The book also discusses relevant similarities to and differences with substance-related disorders and other behavioral addictions. Lastly, it examines gambling behavior from a cultural perspective, considers possible prevention strategies and outlines future perspectives in the field.

Author : Jeffrey L. Derevensky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306485869
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gambling Problems in Youth written by Jeffrey L. Derevensky and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Howard J. Shaffer, Ph. D. More than 20 years ago, I first noted that young people in North America were growing up in a context of legalized gambling for their entire lifetime. By the 1980s, for young people, gambling had become an average and expectable part of the social landscape. Amid legal opportunities to gamble in all but two of the United States and with illicit opportunities to gamble in every state, gambling is now ubiquitous in America. With few social sa- tions to limit a young person’s interest in gambling—like their adult co- terparts—young people now gamble in larger numbers and for seemingly higher stakes. Gradually, gambling-related problems became more visible for young people and the culture slowly but increasingly took notice. By the late 1990s, every sector of American and Canadian society had started to c- sider the effects of legalized gambling on youth. For different reasons, r- resentatives of the gambling and health care industries led the movement to prevent youthful gambling and reconcile existing problems whenever p- sible. Scientists also recognized that there was much to be learned by stu- ing young gamblers. Toward the end of the 20th century, there was a rapid increase in gambling research focusing on developmental issues; half of what is known about gambling emerged during the 1990s. This volume represents an important event in the continuing growth of a field.

Author : Jeffrey J. Marotta
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
ISBN 13 : 9780942828399
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Downside written by Jeffrey J. Marotta and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text gives information on the new status of gambling and the issues that arise with the existence of legal commercial gaming. It includes contributions from some of the world's leading authorities on theory and teatment approaches to problem and pathological gambling.

Author : Mark Dickerson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521847018
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour written by Mark Dickerson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-02-27 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents research into gambling, showing the psychological variables that govern erosion or maintenance of self-control.

Author : Chi Chuen Chan
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811010684
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Problem Gambling in Hong Kong and Macao written by Chi Chuen Chan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book critically examines the psychology of gambling in Hong Kong and Macao. Covering the history of gambling and its development in the two jurisdictions, it highlights the prevalence and status quo of problem gambling, the theoretical perspectives on the etiology of gambling disorder, and the treatment of problem gambling. The book also introduces a personality and pathways development model of Chinese problem gamblers and concludes with outlooks on the future of gambling in Hong Kong and Macao.

Author : Ronald S. King,
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1641148225
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cash Drops and Keystrokes written by Ronald S. King, and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's moral crisis is exponentially exploding while the government is legitimizing and promoting the gambling enterprise. Gambling addiction has no limits and is found in all segments of society. According to some estimates, as much as one-third of the nation's economy passes through the gambling enterprise each year. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. For several decades, casinos and gambling ships have catered to the elderly. Currently, we are beginning to see the monster under the iceberg, gambling on the Internet while fantasy sports have been developing into daily fantasy sports. The nation's youth can be swallowed up by gambling with one click and a credit card. The purpose of this study is to develop a topical review of problem gambling in America. Various dimensions of problem gambling, from the source of the addiction to potential recovery, are covered. Recovery methods are identified. Basic research methods for gambling research are overviewed and studied. Distinction is made between the procedures employed in executing a research project and the methods employed in gathering the data necessary to the project. A biblical foundation is emphasized throughout the text.

Author : Cameron McIntosh
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319624857
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Treatments for Problem Gambling written by Cameron McIntosh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This international survey addresses gaps in the knowledge base on problem gambling, emphasizing evidence-based best practices for working with this diverse and notably resistant client population. A detailed introduction offers current findings on behavioral, affective, and neurological manifestations of disordered gambling, with prevalent types of resultant psychological, financial, and social harm. The book’s conceptual discussion examines clinical and sub-clinical presentations as well as the complex interplay of psychological and social factors that create barriers to seeking help. And on the practical side, up-to-date chapters detail widely-used and newer treatment options for compulsive gambling with the best chances of reducing treatment non-compliance and post-treatment relapses, including: · Psychoeducation. · Motivational interviewing. · Cognitive behavioral therapy. · Metacognitive and mindfulness approaches. · Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. · Dialectical Behavior Therapy. · Schema therapy. · Pharmacology. · Relapse Prevention. Evidence-Based Treatments for Problem Gambling is a ready source of insights, data, and strategies for counselors working in problem gambling treatment centers, and for psychologists and counselors operating in public or private practice who see individuals with problem gambling as a primary or comorbid presentation. Researchers, lecturers, and treatment clinic managers will find this presentation both informative and immediately useful.