Self-perception of gambling problems among adolescents identified as at-risk or problem gamblers.

Full Abstract

The relative influence of perceived familial addictive behaviors and personal gambling behaviors on adolescents' self-perceptions of gambling problems was examined. Students from five high schools in Connecticut (N = 3,886) were surveyed. Of those between the ages of 14 and 17 who scored two or more on the South Oaks Gambling Screen--Revised for Adolescents (n = 532; 72% male; 43% Caucasian), 14.3% reported having a current or past problem with gambling. Wagering larger amounts in a single day, gambling on a daily basis, and perceived presence of a family member with a gambling problem were associated with increased odds of self-perception of a gambling problem. Thus, adolescents who may be less likely to be identified for prevention efforts (due to lack of engagement in high stakes gambling or the real/perceived absence of a problematic gambler in the home) appear less likely to perceive a gambling problem. To advance prevention and treatment strategies, the apparent discrepancy between adolescents' self-perceptions and objective reports of problem gambling behaviors warrants further investigation.

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Author information

Author/s: Cronce, Jessica M (JM); Corbin, William R (WR); Steinberg, Marvin A (MA); Potenza, Marc N (MN);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Yale University, P.O. Box 208205, New Haven, CT 06520-8205, USA. jessica.cronce(-atsign-)yale.edu

Grants: (R01 DA019039 (Agency:NIDA NIH HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: Journal of gambling studies / co-sponsored by the National Council on Problem Gambling and Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming (J Gambl Stud), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Dec; vol 23 (issue 4) : pp 363-75

Dates: Created 2007/10/02; Completed 2007/11/09; Revised 2007/12/03;

PMID: 17245661, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior - psychology
Age of Onset
Behavior, Addictive - epidemiology; psychology
Connecticut - epidemiology
Female
Gambling - psychology
Humans

Male
Peer Group
Questionnaires
Risk Factors
Risk-Taking
Self Assessment (Psychology)
Self Concept
Students - statistics & numerical data

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