Psychology Gambling Journals

  • The Journal of Gambling Studies is an interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of the many and varied aspects of gambling behavior, both controlled and pathological. Coverage extends to the wide range of attendant and resultant problems, including alcoholism, suicide, crime, and a number of other mental health concerns.
  • The Journal of Gambling Issues (JGI) is the world's first and longest-running online, academic journal dedicated to understanding problem gambling. Due to the increasing convergence of gambling and gaming, the JGI expanded its scope in 2019 to include problem video gaming and technology use.
Reform Needed For Online Gambling, Gambling Advertising

'Problem gamblers' health is usually worse than the general population, with smoking and hazardous drinking patterns more likely, and increased incidence of physical illnesses. more

Reform Needed For Online Gambling, Advertising

The cognitive theories relevant to gambling focus on cognitive distortions related to gambling. The psychological literature supports that human beings maintain several thought distortions especially about gambling. Illusions of control refer to a belief that one has a greater amount of control on the gambling outcome than would be expected. Canadian Journal of School Psychology. 1998; 14 (1):55–58. Derevensky, J., & Gupta, R. Prevalence estimates of adolescent gambling: A comparison of the SOGS-RA, DSM-IV-J, and the GA 20 Questions. Journal of Gambling Studies,16(2/3), 227–251. Derevensky J, Gupta R, Magoon M. Adolescent problem gambling: Legislative and policy decisions. Towards a Cognitive-Behavioural Theory of Problem Gambling - Volume 162 Issue 3 - Louise Sharpe, Nicholas Tarrier.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists supports better measures to prevent or
reduce the harm caused by problematic gambling.
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Problem Gambling: You Got
To Know When To Fold 'Em

I worry about promoting gambling
in general. Yes, it's legal. But for
many, the closer they live to a
casino, the higher the chances that they'll develop a problem.
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Casinos For Kids Or
Gambling Prep Schools

Look around. Is there a window? A clock? A rectangular wall? Nope. You are in a rounded cocoon without boundaries of any sort that might ground the visitor in reality. more

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Psychology Gambling Journals Articles

'Such technology is clearly designed to immerse gamblers in gaming machine play, potentially reducing their awareness of their surroundings and time they spent playing.' more

Apes 'Gamble Like Humans
By Calculating Odds'

Research indicates that the animals are also able to calculate the odds before taking risks. Experts observed apes as they gambled using upturned cups concealing banana. more here

1 in 6 London Managers Spend £500+ A Month On Gambling
Psychology Gambling Journals

Interestingly, women now gamble nearly as often as men. One in five female managers visits a casino once
a month or more, while one in four male managers visits a casino.
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The Problem With
Pathological Gaming Studies

Is gaming addiction a real psychological affliction that should
be recognised? According to studies as many as 10% of all gamers could be considered gaming addicts.
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Why Anything
Can Be Addictive

The social and health costs of problem gambling are large and have many things in common with more traditional addictions, including moodiness, bankruptcy. more here

HealthE Gambling App
Fights Gaming Addiction

If you're on a binge, the app would send you to your nearest Gambler's Anonymous meeting. It would help
you find treatment. You could also find a chat room.
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Internet Addiction Expert site
help individuals, families and organizations address the impact of Internet Addiction. more here


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