Chasing the criteria: Comparing SOGS-RA and the Lie/Bet screen to assess prevalence of problem gambling and 'at-risk' gambling among adolescents

2006 ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingeborg Rossow ◽  
Helge Molde
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Control Dimension ◽  
School Survey ◽  
Risk Gambling ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
Gambling Frequency

Most instruments assessing gambling problems are relatively extensive and therefore not suitable for comprehensive youth surveys. An exception is the two-item Lie/Bet questionnaire. This study addresses to what extent two instruments (Lie/Bet and South Oaks Gambling Screen Revised for Adolescents (SOGS-RA)) (1) overlap in classifying problem gambling and at-risk gambling, (2) reflect different underlying dimensions of problem gambling, and (3) differ in distinguishing between young gamblers with respect to intensity and frequency of gambling in gender-specific analyses. Data stemmed from a school survey among teenagers in Norway (net sample = 20,700). The congruence in classification of problem gamblers was moderate. Both instruments discriminated sensibly between youths with high versus medium and low gambling frequency and gambling expenditures, although more so for boys than for girls. Both Lie/Bet items loaded on one 'loss of control' dimension. The results suggest that the Lie/Bet screen may be useful to assess at-risk gambling for both genders in comprehensive youth surveys.

scholarly journals Romanian National Prevalence Study – problem and pathological gambling in children and adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viorel Lupu ◽  
Izabela Ramona Lupu
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
National Level ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
European Countries ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Gamblers Anonymous ◽  
National Prevalence

Background and Aims. The purpose of the present study was to measure the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling in children and adolescents at a national level, given that previous studies at regional level  had demonstrated high rates of prevalence.Methods. After designing the sample (2006 children and adolescents aged 11-19 years) we used two validated instruments for measuring the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling in children and adolescents – South Oaks Gambling Screen –Revised for Adolescents (SOGS-RA) and 20 Questions of Gamblers Anonymous Revised for Adolescents (20 GA-RA).Results. The following data have been found: gambling at risk is 7.1% and problem and pathological gambling is 4%, when results were analyzed by SOGS-RA; prevalence of problem gambling is 10.1% and pathological gambling is 2.6% when results were analyzed by 20 GA-RA.Conclusions. High rates of prevalence are noticed in Romania, similar to other European countries. This rates are based on self-reported questionnaires, meaning that real rates may be higher than reported, being known that children and adolescents tend to give socially expected response. An important issue is that we found pathological gambling at  the age of only 11 years. Our results compared to those of other studies from Romania are very similar to those from other European countries. 

scholarly journals Estimating the prevalence of adult problem gambling in Italy with SOGS and PGSI

2013 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Barbaranelli ◽  
Michele Vecchione ◽  
Roberta Fida ◽  
Sara Podio-Guidugli
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Gambling Behaviour ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Perfect Agreement ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Highly Correlated

Two assessment measures, the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS), and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), were administered to 1,979 participants (53% males, mean age 44.81 years). Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed the presence of one single dimension underlying the SOGS and PGSI items. The 2 scales showed high levels of reliability. SOGS and PGSI results were highly correlated and showed positive and significant correlations with measures of gambling behaviour. Probable pathological gamblers identified by SOGS represented 2.05% (95% confidence interval 'CI' '1.17, 2.93') of the adult Italian population, and problem gamblers identified by PGSI represented 2.17% (95% CI '1.26, 3.07') of the population. A more conservative estimate of the prevalence of problem gambling in Italy, corresponding to 1.01% (95% CI '0.39, 1.63') of the adult population, was identified by considering only those participants for whom SOGS and PGSI were in perfect agreement concerning risk categories.

Prevalence estimates of gambling and problem gambling among 13- to 15-year-old adolescents in Reykjavík: An examination of correlates of problem gambling and different accessibility to electronic gambling machines in Iceland

2006 ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daníel Thor Ólason ◽  
Guđmundur A. Skarphedinsson ◽  
Johanna Ella Jonsdottir ◽  
Mikael Mikaelsson ◽  
Sigurdur J. Gretarsson
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
American Psychological Association ◽  
Adolescent Gambling ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Electronic Gambling ◽  
Dsm Iv

This paper reports the main findings from a prevalence study of adolescent gambling and problem gambling among Icelandic adolescents. The final sample consisted of 3,511 pupils aged 13 to 15 in 25 primary schools in Reykjavík. The results indicated that 93% of adolescents had gambled some time in their life and 70% at least once in the preceding year. Problem gambling prevalence rates were evaluated with two gambling screens, American Psychological Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition, Multiple-Response-Junior (DSM-IV-MR-J) and the South Oaks Gambling Screen Revised for Adolescents (SOGS-RA). The DSM-IV-MR-J identified 1.9% as problem gamblers, while SOGS-RA identified 2.8% as problem gamblers. The results also showed that problem gamblers reported more difficulties in school and used alcohol and other drugs more frequently than adolescents who gambled socially or not at all. Finally, evaluation of electronic gambling machine (EGM) accessibility revealed that gambling on low-stakes EGMs in public places was more common than on EGMs in arcades or bars and restaurants. The potential implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Group therapy for women problem gamblers: A space of their own

2008 ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noëlla Piquette-Tomei ◽  
Erika Norman ◽  
Sonya Corbin Dwyer ◽  
Evelyn McCaslin
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Group Counselling ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Gambling Treatment ◽  
Gender Specific

This report presents the results of a grounded theory analysis produced from in-depth interviews with 14 women participating in group counselling for problem gambling. Themes emerged from this analysis that provided insights into effective counselling practices for women problem gamblers. The results explore the impact of a group therapy approach in addressing the needs of these women. Participants indicated that perceived effectiveness of counselling groups was situated in accessibility, gender-specific clusters, and following specific treatment formats in group meetings designed for gamblers. This paper outlines implications for improving problem gambling treatment within the context of the experiences of the women in this study.

scholarly journals Changes of Gambling Patterns during COVID-19 in Sweden, and Potential for Preventive Policy Changes. A Second Look Nine Months into the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2342
Author(s):  
Anders Håkansson ◽  
Carolina Widinghoff
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Gambling Patterns ◽  
Risk Gambling

Gambling has been suggested as one of the potential mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. In earlier self-report studies, increased gambling has been reported by a limited proportion of respondents characterized with a high degree of problem gambling. The present study, carried out with the same methodology and in the same geographical setting, around seven months later in the pandemic, aimed to repeat and to extend the understanding of potential gambling changes in the population during COVID-19. An anonymous sample of web panel members was assessed, altogether 2029 individuals (52% women, 10% moderate-risk or problem gamblers). Results indicated that 6% reported increased gambling, and 4% reported decreased gambling during the pandemic. Having increased gambling was associated with more severe gambling problems (OR 2.78, 95% confidence interval 2.27–3.40), increased alcohol consumption (OR 2.92, 1.71–4.98), and psychological distress (OR 3.38, 1.83–6.23). In the group reporting increased gambling during COVID-19, moderate-risk/problem gambling was very common (62%). Recent governmental policy interventions in the area were known to a minority (30%) of respondents, but awareness of the regulations was markedly more common in individuals with at least moderate-risk gambling (56%) and in self-excluders (78%). Reporting of any perceived influence from policy changes was low (3%), and divided between those reporting an increasing and decreasing effect, respectively. Increased gambling may be a consequence of COVID-19-related changes in everyday lives of individuals with problematic gambling patterns. Thus, a vulnerable group demonstrates higher rates of gambling migration and psychosocial problems, and may require particular attention in screening and treatment contexts, and further scientific evaluations.

Coping Strategies and Problem Gambling

2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Farrelly ◽  
Christine Ffrench ◽  
Rowan P. Ogeil ◽  
James G. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Gambling Behaviour ◽  
Gambling Problems ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Dissociative Experiences ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Dissociative Tendencies

AbstractIn DSM-IV, problem gambling is associated with symptoms such as escape, denial, and chasing. However, these symptoms could actually be underlying coping strategies that contribute to the problems associated with gambling behaviour. To address relationships between coping strategies and gambling problems, 65 participants (37 males and 28 females) with a mean age of 37 completed the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS), and questionnaires addressing coping strategies, mood states, and dissociative experiences. Specific subscales addressing coping strategies relevant to DSM-IV symptoms were examined, namely Distancing, Escape-Avoidance and Confrontative Coping. Although fantasy and denial feature in the behaviours of problem gamblers, dissociative tendencies were only indirectly linked to problem gambling status. Instead, problem gambling status was related to depression and greater tendencies towards Confrontative Coping and Distancing. The present data demonstrates several distinct factors associated with gambling problems and suggests confrontation could have a role in problem gambling.

scholarly journals The importance of friends and family to recreational gambling, at-risk gambling, and problem gambling

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alissa Mazar ◽  
Robert J. Williams ◽  
Edward J. Stanek ◽  
Martha Zorn ◽  
Rachel A. Volberg
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Recreational Gambling ◽  
Risk Gambling

scholarly journals The prevalence of problem gambling among substance abusing offenders

2013 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Zorland ◽  
Gabriel P. Kuperminc ◽  
Angela D. Mooss ◽  
Devin Gilmore ◽  
James G. Emshoff
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Drug Court ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Substance Abusing ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Substance Abusing Offenders

Research suggests that problem gambling is associated with substance and alcohol abuse, criminal activity, and involvement in the criminal justice system. The present study assessed the lifetime prevalence of pathological and problem gambling among a population in which these risk factors are compounded, specifically adults mandated to participate in drug court. A sample of 602 participants completed the South Oaks Gambling Screen. Nearly 72% of the participants were male, and the majority identified as White (53%) or Black (37%). Results indicated that the prevalence and severity of problem gambling may be elevated within this population. Over 30% of respondents were assessed as probable pathological or problem gamblers (20.1% and 10.3%, respectively), and 22% as being at low risk. Results suggest that problem gambling is a salient issue among substance-abusing offenders. Resources should be dedicated to screening and developing evidence based best practices for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling.

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