Mechanisms of Action in the Relationship between Mindfulness and Problem Gambling Behaviour

Objective: To examine the relationship between problem gambling and homelessness. Method: A consecutive sample of attenders at psychiatric clinics at three inner-city homeless hostels over 8.5 years. The demographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, pathway and pattern of homelessness of those identified to have problem gambling were compared with those who did not report problem gambling. Results: A total of 2388 individuals were seen at the clinics in the 8 years of the study, of whom 289 (12.1%) reported problem gambling, mainly on poker machines. Those with problem gambling were more likely to be male, to have been married, employed for more than a year and to have a diagnosis of mood disorder. They were less likely to have a diagnosis of psychosis. However, the combination of psychosis and problem gambling was associated with the likelihood of having their financial affairs placed under the control of the Public Trustee. Conclusions: The findings suggest that earlier attention to problem gambling might reduce the likelihood of becoming homeless, as well as the need for routine enquiry about gambling behaviour, measures to reduce gambling, including expert counselling, restrictions on the availability of addictive forms of gambling and assisting vulnerable individuals with money management.

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The relationship between alcohol consumption, gambling behaviour and problem gambling during a single visit to a gambling venue

Drug and Alcohol Review ◽

10.1111/j.1465-3362.2012.00430.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 31 (6) ◽

pp. 770-777 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

FRANCIS MARKHAM ◽

MARTIN YOUNG ◽

BRUCE DORAN

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Problem Gambling ◽

Gambling Behaviour ◽

Single Visit ◽

The Relationship

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The Structure of Young People's Leisure and Their Gambling Behaviour

Behaviour Change ◽

10.1375/bech.17.3.167 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 167-177 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Susan Moore ◽

Keis Ohtsuka

Keyword(s):

Problem Gambling ◽

Specific Activity ◽

Gambling Behaviour ◽

Board Games ◽

Time Usage ◽

Increase Risk ◽

Major Predictor ◽

The Relationship ◽

Gambling Frequency

AbstractIn this study, the relationship between adolescent leisure and gambling was explored. Three different models of time usage were compared as potential predictors of gambling behaviour and problem gambling among 769 adolescents (15 to 18 years old) from five secondary schools in Melbourne. More leisure time, particularly unstructured leisure, predicted more frequent gambling behaviour for girls and boys. Specific activity factors provided the best time usage-based prediction of gambling behaviour. More time socialising and being involved in organised sport predicted more gambling for boys, possibly because of the access these activities provide to gambling venues. For boys, lower levels of so-called masculine pursuits (activities with other male peers) were associated with problem gambling, as were “cognitive pursuits” such as board games and collecting hobbies. For girls, more time in studious activity mitigated against gambling frequency. Lower levels of typically “feminine” adolescent pursuits predicted problem gambling. By far the major predictor of problem gambling for both sexes was gambling frequency. The role of leisure in problem gambling was discussed in terms of the role played by peer socialising, which may increase risk through access to gambling venues yet simultaneously increase protection through a sense of belongingness.

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An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Financial Well-Being and Changes in Reported Gambling Behaviour During the COVID-19 Shutdown in Australia

Journal of Gambling Issues ◽

10.4309/jgi.2021.48.7 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 136-157

Author(s):

Thomas B Swanton ◽

Martin T Burgess ◽

Alex Blaszczynski ◽

Sally M Gainsbury

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Problem Gambling ◽

Well Being ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Gambling Behaviour ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gambling Participation ◽

Gambling Severity ◽

The Relationship

A change in someone’s financial situation, such as a windfall gain or increased financial stress, can affect the way that they gamble. The aim of this paper was to explore the relationship between financial well-being and changes in gambling behaviour during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) shutdown. Australian past-year gamblers (N = 764; 85% male) completed an online cross-sectional survey in May 2020. Participants retrospectively reported monthly gambling participation before and after the COVID-19 shutdown, as well as their financial well-being, experience of COVID-related financial hardship, problem gambling severity, and psychological distress. Financial well-being showed strong negative associations with problem gambling and psychological distress. Neither financial well-being nor the interaction between financial well-being and problem gambling severity showed consistent evidence for predicting changes in gambling participation during the shutdown in this sample. This study provides preliminary evidence that self-reported financial well-being has a strong negative association with gambling problems but is not related to gambling participation. Future studies should link objective measures of financial well-being from bank transaction data with survey measures of problem gambling severity and experience of gambling-related harm.

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The correlation between lncRNAs and Helicobacter pylori in gastric cancer

Pathogens and Disease ◽

10.1093/femspd/ftaa004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 77 (9) ◽

Author(s):

Narges Dastmalchi ◽

Seyed Mahdi Banan Khojasteh ◽

Mirsaed Miri Nargesi ◽

Reza Safaralizadeh

Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽

Mechanisms Of Action ◽

Molecular Pathways ◽

Gastric Diseases ◽

Non Coding Rnas ◽

H Pylori ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACT Helicobacter pylori infection performs a key role in gastric tumorigenesis. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have demonstrated a great potential to be regarded as effective malignancy biomarkers for various gastrointestinal diseases including gastric cancer (GC). The present review highlights the relationship between lncRNAs and H. pylori in GC. Several studies have examined not only the involvement of lncRNAs in H. pylori-associated GC progression but also their molecular mechanisms of action. Among the pertinent studies, some have addressed the effects of H. pylori infection on modulatory networks of lncRNAs, while others have evaluated the effects of changes in the expression level of lncRNAs in H. pylori-associated gastric diseases, especially GC. The relationship between lncRNAs and H. pylori was found to be modulated by various molecular pathways.

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Impulsivity and Problem Gambling: Can the Anticipated Emotional Rewards Explain the Relationship?

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction ◽

10.1007/s11469-018-9950-4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 567-581 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mal Flack ◽

Beryl Buckby

Keyword(s):

Problem Gambling ◽

The Relationship

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And That is Where the Fun Ends – General Practitioners’ Conceptualisation of the Line between Recreational and Problem Gambling

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs ◽

10.2478/nsad-2014-0036 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael Dieter Egerer ◽

Virve Marionneau

Keyword(s):

Problem Gambling ◽

General Practitioners ◽

Cultural Context ◽

Medical Model ◽

Online Gambling ◽

Group Method ◽

Gambling Behaviour ◽

Cultural Variations ◽

Definition Of ◽

The Individual

AbstractAIMS – Problem gambling is normally identified by fixed criteria of harm adapted from those of substance abuse and by focusing on the individual gambler. However, rigid definitions neglect institutional variations of gambling practices within different legislative configurations. This study proposes analysing the line between recreational and problem gambling by focusing on gambling behaviour and looking at the corruption of the defining factors of play (Caillois, 1958) in three different institutional contexts. DESIGN – A stimulated focus-group method (Reception Analytical Group Interview) was applied to seven groups of Finnish and French general practitioners each and three groups of German ones to study the variations of conceptualising the defining factors of play as introduced by Caillois. RESULTS – Corruption of play was distinguished by participants from all three countries as the dividing line between recreational and problem gambling, but cultural variations were found: the French and German GPs emphasised the loss of the exceptionality of gambling, whereas the Finnish GPs highlighted the invasion of the home by online gambling. Furthermore, the Finnish and German participants were more concerned about the use of gambling as an emotional regulator, while French GPs echoed the French medical model in discussing the adrenaline rush of problem gamblers. CONCLUSIONS – Caillois’ defining factors of play can be used to distinguish recreational from problem gambling and to offer a more encompassing definition of problem gambling. The perception of the line between recreational and problem gambling also seems to depend on the institutional and cultural context.

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Gamblers’ aces in the hole: the effect of erroneous cognitions on dysfunctional gambling

Journal of Social Marketing ◽

10.1108/jsocm-08-2015-0061 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 83-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Donata Tania Vergura

Keyword(s):

Problem Gambling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Severity Index ◽

Diagnostic Tools ◽

Future Research ◽

Gambling Behaviour ◽

Content Type ◽

Gambling Involvement

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether gambler’s cognitive errors affect gambling involvement and addiction. As the popularity of gambling has grown, questions are being raised about its excessive use and factors related to addictive behaviours. Design/methodology/approach – An online survey on 508 gamblers was conducted. Structural equation modelling was used to investigate the relationships among gambling beliefs, gambling involvement and problem gambling. Findings – Among the three sets of erroneous beliefs investigated, luck and superstition were significant predictors of both gambling involvement and the severity of gambling problems (according to the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)), while the illusion of control showed a negative relationship with the PGSI. Moreover, gambling involvement positively affected the potential risk of disease and mediates the relationship between luck and superstition and PGSI. Research limitations/implications – Because not all cognitive dimensions apparently influence gambling behaviour, future research should extend the analysis to include other variables that may moderate or mediate the causal relationship. Practical implications – The results are useful to marketers in developing social marketing campaigns wishing to discourage gambling. Moreover, factors that influence gambling involvement and addiction may be used as diagnostic tools to correct gamblers behaviour. Originality/value – The paper proposes a deeper exploration of the relationships among beliefs, gambling involvement and dysfunctional gambling and an appropriate scale to capture the entire spectrum of gambler’s beliefs in relation to every form of gambling activity.

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