THE GAMBLING HABITS OF ONLINE POKER PLAYERS

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingo Fiedler
Keyword(s):  
Harvard Medical School ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Online Poker ◽  
Gambling Involvement ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Poker Players

Online poker is a data goldmine. Recording actual gambling behavior gives rise to a host of research opportunities. Still, investigations using such data are rare with the exception of nine pioneering studies by Harvard Medical School which are reviewed here. This paper fills part of the vacuum by analyzing the gambling habits of a sample of 2,127,887 poker playing identities at Pokerstars over a period of six months. A couple of playing variables are operationalized and were analyzed on their own as well as connected with each other in form of the playing volume ($ rake a player has paid in a time frame).The main findings confirm the results of the Harvard studies: most online poker players only play a few times and for very low stakes. An analysis of the relationship between the playing habits shows that they reinforce each other with the exception of the playing frequency which moderates gambling involvement. The average values of the playing habits are considerably higher due to a small group of intense players: the 99% percentile player has a playing volume that is 552 times higher than that of the median player (US$2,685), and 1% of the players account for 60% of playing volume (10% for even 91%). This group is analyzed more thoroughly, and a discussion shows that the first impulse to peg intense players as (probable) pathological gamblers is wrong. Rather, future research is needed to distinguish problem gamblers from professional players. 

scholarly journals Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression: An Overview and Methodological Recommendations for Future Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carley J. Pope ◽  
Dwight Mazmanian
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Emerging research suggests that a relationship exists between breastfeeding and postpartum depression; however, the direction and precise nature of this relationship are not yet clear. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression as it has been examined in the empirical literature. Also, the potential mechanisms of action that have been implicated in this relationship are also explored. PubMed and PsycINFO were searched using the keywords:breastfeedingwithpostpartum depression, perinatal depression, postnatal depression. Results of this search showed that researchers have examined this relationship in diverse ways using diverse methodology. In particular, researchers have examined the relationships between postpartum depression and breastfeeding intention, initiation, duration, and dose. Due to a number of methodological differences among past studies we make some recommendations for future research that will better facilitate an integration of findings. Future research should (1) use standardized assessment protocols; (2) confirm diagnosis through established clinical interview when possible; (3) provide a clear operationalized definition for breastfeeding variables; (4) clearly define the postpartum period interval assessed and time frame for onset of symptoms; (5) be prospective or longitudinal in nature; and (6) take into consideration other potential risk factors identified in the empirical literature.

Association of Pathological Gambling with Depression in Scotland

2006 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crawford Moodie ◽  
Frances Finnigan
Keyword(s):  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Small Community ◽  
South Oaks Gambling Screen ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cluster Design

As most research concerning gambling and depression has been conducted on clinical populations, the present study examined the relationship between gambling and depression across a large sample in Scotland in higher education and the community. A questionnaire-based cluster design involved the distribution of the South Oaks Gambling Screen and the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale mainly to students and staff of higher educational establishments, with small community and gambling samples also included. Thirty-seven colleges and universities across Scotland participated in the research, with a sample of 2,259 people aged sixteen years of age or over ( M = 28.9 yr., SD = 13.4) being obtained. It was found that past-year probable pathological gamblers had significantly higher depression than problem gamblers, nonproblem gamblers, and nongamblers. However, when probable pathological gamblers who had sought treatment were omitted from the analysis, the nontreatment-seeking probable pathological gambling group no longer had significantly higher depression than the problem gambling group. Female problem and probable pathological gamblers had particularly high depressive symptomatology, suggesting comorbid depression may be a prominent feature of problematic female gambling.

The impact of supply reductionon the prevalence of gamblingparticipation and disordered gambling behavior: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 283-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerhard Meyer ◽  
Jens Kalke ◽  
Tobias Hayer
Keyword(s):  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Disordered Gambling ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Games Of Chance ◽  
Gambling Involvement ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Frequent Gamblers

Abstract. Background: Current gaming arcade laws in Germany are intended to reduce significantly the number of gambling locations. Aim: The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic summary and evaluation of the state of research internationally regarding the effects of a reduction in the supply of games of chance on the prevalence of gambling involvement and disordered gambling behavior in the population. Method: A systematic search was made of the databases PsycINFO, Psyindex, Cinahl, Web of Science and Medline using relevant search terms. Results: In total, eight studies were identified that met the criteria for inclusion. The few findings that exist, which are to some extent inconsistent, show that in the period following reduction in supply, there is a decline in participation, in the number of frequent gamblers, in demand for therapy and in the number of problem gamblers. In parallel to this, a few individual studies showed an increase in frequency of participation in other forms of gambling. Conclusions: Possible reasons for the incomplete and inconsistent pattern of findings are discussed and attention is drawn to the limitations of the review. Ultimately, effective prevention should encompass coordinated, broadly based and sustained efforts that cover aspects of both behavioral and situational prevention.

scholarly journals Assessment of Problem Gambling in a Chinese Context: The Chinese G-MAP

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 548-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Elda M. L. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Seeking Help ◽  
Gambling Treatment

There is a severe lack of instruments to assess problem gambling in Chinese people. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Maroondah Assessment Profile for Problem Gambling (Chinese G-MAP), based on the responses of eight problem gamblers and 125 pathological gamblers seeking help from a problem gambling treatment center. Reliability analyses showed that the G-MAP and its related domains and scales were generally internally consistent. There are also several lines of evidence suggesting that the Chinese G-MAP and the various domains are valid: (a) the various G-MAP domain and scale measures were significantly correlated among themselves, (b) the G-MAP measures were significantly correlated with pathological gambling behavior assessed by the 4thEdition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), and (c) the G-MAP total scale and domain measures were able to discriminate problem gamblers and pathological gamblers. The present study suggests that the Chinese G-MAP possesses acceptable psychometric properties that can be used in research and practice settings.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cyber-Victimization and Educational Outcomes for Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph H. Gardella ◽  
Benjamin W. Fisher ◽  
Abbie R. Teurbe-Tolon
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Variance Estimation ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Adolescents’ Internet use is increasingly mobile, private, and unsupervised, which raises concerns given that the Internet increasingly serves as a medium for experiencing victimization. Although it is widely recognized that in-person victimization has a deleterious effect on adolescents’ educational outcomes, the extent to which cyber-victimization has similar effects is less well known. This systematic review and meta-analysis offers a synthesis of the relationship between cyber-victimization and educational outcomes of adolescents aged 12 to 17, including 25 effect sizes from 12 studies drawn from a variety of disciplines. A series of random-effects meta-analyses using robust variance estimation revealed associations between cyber-victimization and higher school attendance problems (r = .20) and academic achievement problems (r = .14). Results did not differ by provided definition, publication status, reporting time frame, gender, race/ethnicity, or average age. Implications for future research are discussed within context of theoretical, critical, and applied discussions.

scholarly journals Physical accessibility of gaming opportunity and its relationship to gaming involvement and problem gambling: A systematic review

2013 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie D. Vasiliadis ◽  
Alun C. Jackson ◽  
Darren Christensen ◽  
Kate Francis
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Electronic Gaming Machines ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Gambling Involvement ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Gaming Machines ◽  
Physical Accessibility

This paper presents the findings of a systematic search undertaken for the period January 1990 to June 2011 of references including original, empirical findings of the relationship between accessibility of electronic gaming machines and rates of gambling involvement, problem gambling, or gambling-related treatment seeking. Titles and abstracts of 2156 references were reviewed, yielding 39 references meeting inclusion criteria. The review has revealed that the relationships between the physical accessibility dimensions of proximity and density and gambling involvement and problem gambling are complex. Research is only beginning to elucidate these dimensions, and many questions and methodological challenges remain to be addressed. The strengths, limitations, and gaps in the literature are discussed, and recommendations are made for future research. Cet article présente les résultats d'une recherche documentaire systématique, effectuée entre janvier 1990 et juin 2011, incluant des résultats empiriques initiaux qui portaient sur la relation entre l'accessibilité aux appareils de jeu électroniques et les taux de participation au jeu, le jeu compulsif ou la recherche de traitement lié au jeu. On a étudié les titres et les résumés de 2 156 références, parmi lesquelles 39 correspondaient aux critères d'inclusion. Cette recherche a révélé la complexité des relations entre les dimensions d'accessibilité physique, c'est-à-dire la proximité et la densité d'une part, et la participation au jeu et le jeu compulsif d'autre part. La recherche commence à peine à élucider ces dimensions et de nombreuses questions et problèmes méthodologiques demeurent en suspens. L'article discute des forces, des limitations et des lacunes de la littérature spécialisée et formule des recommandations pour de futurs travaux de recherche.

History and identity: female vendors at a renaissance festival.

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Susan L. Slocum
Keyword(s):  
Time Frame ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This chapter presents an ethnographic study of female vendors at a Texas Renaissance festival. Ethnography provides a lens through which the systematic study of the people and cultures is undertaken from the point of view of the subject of the study. The author lived and worked with these women for 8 weeks and conducted 12 interviews during that time frame. While not all interviews included women, this chapter presents the subset of data related to gender identities, business responsibilities, and diverse cultural norms of the women operating within the Renaissance festival community. The goal of this chapter is to deconstruct the complex relationship between women as modern agents and the perceptions of historical narratives of a woman's place in community and business. As a first step in understanding female vendors, negotiated identity, and the social constructions that fuel event participation, this chapter encourages future research into the relationship between event success and vendor relationships, as well as the role of women as entrepreneurs and actors on the event stage.

Is There a Gender Difference in Cyber-Victimization?

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaojing Sun ◽  
Xitao Fan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cyber Victimization ◽  
Quantitative Synthesis ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. The study provides a quantitative synthesis of the literature on gender difference in cyber-victimization (CV). A total of 40 usable research articles were identified and used in this meta-analysis. With some articles having multiple effect sizes, a total of 150 effect sizes for gender difference in CV were obtained. Results indicated a small gender difference, with females experiencing slightly more CV than their male counterparts. However, there were considerable inconsistencies across the studies. Follow-up analyses on the study features revealed that several factors, such as response time frame and region of sampling, significantly moderated the relationship between gender and CV. Exploratory in nature, this study discusses the implications of the findings in reference to existing theories, and suggests future research directions.

Responsible Gambling Laws' Contributions to Behaviour Change in Problem Gamblers in Online Poker

2015 ◽  
pp. 226-261
Author(s):  
Wynford Compton ◽  
Dino M. Minoli ◽  
Mark M. H. Goode
Keyword(s):  
Responsible Gambling ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Online Gambling ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
Gambling Behaviour ◽  
Consumer Survey ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Online Poker ◽  
Gambling Market

This chapter explores the application of responsible gambling legislation and controls in online poker software and to explore if these have an impact on changing consumer gambling behaviour. This study is needed for three reasons, the infancy of the industries completed research, the continued growth of the online gambling market and the risks to consumers and society of higher levels of problem and pathological gambling disorders. Using the current literature to identify the behaviours of problem and pathological gamblers and the features that the online poker operators have in their software, the consumer survey was created. The analysis showed that online poker consumers have a high rate of identified problem gambling behaviours compared to the publicised research of the gambling charities and that having accessed the responsible gambling information the consumers also had a high success rate at modifying them positively. There is also evidence that having the material available to the consumer leads to a higher level of social awareness when looking to the poker operators.

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