Search for dissertations about: "Gambling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the word Gambling.

  2. 1. Preventing problem gambling: Focus on overconsumption

    Author : Jakob Jonsson; Per Carlbring; Ingrid Munck; Ståle Pallesen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; gambling; problem gambling; prevention; overconsumption; responsible gambling; online self-test; ESEM; psychometric properties; predictive; longitudinal; CFA; gambling fallacies; reinforcers; personalized behavioural feedback; motivational interviewing; gambling expenditure; RCT; 12-month follow-up; spel om pengar; problematiskt spelande; prevention; överkonsumtion; spelansvar; online självtest; ESEM; psykometriska egenskaper; prediktiv; longitudinell; CFA; tankefällor om spel; psykologiska förstärkare; personifierad återkoppling på beteende; motiverande samtal; spelutgifter; RCT; 12-månaders uppföljning; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : A proportion of gamblers experience problems. The role of overconsumption in developing gambling problems is sparsely described in the literature and there is little scientific knowledge about the prevention of gambling problems. READ MORE

  4. 2. Beyond Recreational Gambling : a Psychological Perspective on Risk- and Problem Gambling

    Author : Kristina Sundqvist; Peter Wennberg; Jan Blomqvist; Markus Jansson Fröjmark; Anders Håkansson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; risk gambling; problem gambling; gambling motives; personality; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to examine risk gambling in the general population from a psychological perspective. This was done in three studies targeting personality, risky alcohol habits and gambling motives, respectively. READ MORE

  5. 3. Responsible provision of online gambling : Effects, usability and gamblers’ experiences of protective measures implemented in online gambling environments

    Author : Ekaterina Ivanova; Per Carlbring; Philip Lindner; Mark D. Griffiths; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Problem gambling; responsible gambling; responsible provision of gambling; deposit limit; prediction of gambling problems; experiences of responsible gambling tools; attitudes towards responsible gambling tools; online gambling; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Problem gambling is considered a public health problem in many countries and is associated with serious financial and health-related harms for both problem gamblers and significant others. It is possible to create gambling environments that would promote sustainable gambling behaviors and prevent excessive gambling. READ MORE

  6. 4. A Workplace Prevention Program for Problem Gambling

    Author : Jonas Rafi; Per Carlbring; Petra Lindfors; Anders Håkansson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; prevention; gambling; problem gambling; workplace; managers; longitudinal; randomized controlled trial; psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Gambling is an activity that may involve harm for the gambler and others close to the gambler. Since workplaces may be negatively affected by employees who gamble during work or are at-risk problem gamblers, this setting has been proposed as a suitable arena for prevention. However, the potential effects of such initiatives have not been evaluated. READ MORE

  7. 5. Gambling and gender : A public health perspective

    Author : Jessika Svensson; Mikael Nordenmark; Anna Månsdotter; Gerda Reith; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gender; problem gambling; concerned significant others; relatives; PGSI; SOGS-R; Internet; public health; social support; incidence;

    Abstract : Prevalence studies around the world show that men are the largest group at risk of becoming problem gamblers and that men gamble more than women. However, gambling research has long been gender blind. The gambling market is rapidly changing, with the Internet making gambling more accessible. READ MORE