Publications
Publications
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Developing and validating a scale to measure the enacted and felt stigma of gambling
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — September 2015
Download "Developing and validating a scale to measure the enacted and felt stigma of gambling" (PDF — 2.0 MB)This study investigated the stigma associated with gambling in the context of both internally experienced and externalised (perceived) stigma.
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Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — September 2015
View details for "Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study" | Download "Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study" (PDF — 1.7 MB)A randomised controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of four psychological treatments for problem gambling:
- cognitive behaviour therapy
- motivational interviewing
- behaviour therapy
- client-centred therapy
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The stigma of problem gambling: Causes, characteristics and consequences
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — September 2015
View details for "The stigma of problem gambling: Causes, characteristics and consequences" | Download "The stigma of problem gambling: Causes, characteristics and consequences" (PDF — 6.3 MB)The foundation commissioned this research to determine the nature of problem gambling stigma, including perceptions of its intensity, how it is created and maintained, and who it affects and how.
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Brand community and sports betting in Australia
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2014
Download "Brand community and sports betting in Australia" (PDF — 838.4 KB)This project explores the presence and use of brand community in relation to sports betting.
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A comparative study of men and women gamblers in Victoria
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2014
Download "A comparative study of men and women gamblers in Victoria" (PDF — 1.5 MB)This study provides detailed analyses of similarities and differences between male and female gamblers in Victoria, Australia.
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Parents and adolescents discuss gambling advertising: a qualitative study
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2014
Download "Parents and adolescents discuss gambling advertising: a qualitative study" (PDF — 222.5 KB)This study examines how parents and their adolescent children conceptualise gambling advertising. In particular, it examines how messages in advertising are interpreted and how these interpretations influence perceptions of the risks and benefits of different types of gambling.
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Using event-related brain potentials (brain waves) and automatic measures to differentiate problem from non-problem gamblers: Final overview report
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2014
Download "Using event-related brain potentials (brain waves) and automatic measures to differentiate problem from non-problem gamblers: Final overview report" (PDF — 120.8 KB)This study sought to examine the psychophysiological responses of both problem and non-problem gamblers during actual gambling activity in licensed club venues.
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The Victorian Gambling Study: A longitudinal study of gambling and health in Victoria 2008–2012
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2014
View details for "The Victorian Gambling Study: A longitudinal study of gambling and health in Victoria 2008–2012" | Download "The Victorian Gambling Study: A longitudinal study of gambling and health in Victoria 2008–2012" (PDF — 2.0 MB)The Victorian Gambling Study is a longitudinal research study on gambling and health in Victoria. This report outlines the final findings and analyses of the study including from the 3,686 participants who completed four waves of data collection between 2008 and 2012.
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A qualitative investigation of the experiences, attitudes and beliefs about gambling in Chinese and Tamil communities in Victoria
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2014
Download "A qualitative investigation of the experiences, attitudes and beliefs about gambling in Chinese and Tamil communities in Victoria" (PDF — 1.3 MB)This study explores the experiences, attitudes and beliefs of individuals from Chinese and Tamil backgrounds toward gambling. The researchers investigated the role of gambling in the two communities, and how the migration experience had impacted upon gambling attitudes and participation.
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Comorbid problem gambling in substance users seeking treatment
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — February 2014
Download "Comorbid problem gambling in substance users seeking treatment" (PDF — 706.9 KB)This research provided an estimate of the prevalence of pathological and problem gambling among people in treatment for substance use problems and explored gambling problems among those seeking treatment for substance use.
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The relationship between gambling, significant life events, co-morbidity and associated social factors
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2013
Download "The relationship between gambling, significant life events, co-morbidity and associated social factors" (PDF — 852.8 KB)This qualitative study examined how levels of gambling and gambling-related problems are affected by significant life events, psychological co-morbidities and any related social factors amongst people who gamble recreationally and people who experience problems related to their gambling.
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Cognitive versus exposure therapy for problem gambling: A pilot randomised controlled trial
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2013
Download "Cognitive versus exposure therapy for problem gambling: A pilot randomised controlled trial" (PDF — 708.7 KB)This report documents the findings of a pilot randomised control trial of exposure therapy and cognitive therapy for the treatment of problem gambling.
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Problem gambling and the criminal justice system
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — January 2013
Download "Problem gambling and the criminal justice system" (PDF — 1.3 MB)The Problem gambling and the criminal justice system project gathered data, research and operational intelligence to improve treatment services for offenders in Victoria’s correctional services system. The report makes recommendations to improve awareness of problem gambling issues in the justice system and encourages improvements to screening, recording and treatment practices.
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The Victorian gambling study – A longitudinal study of gambling and public health: wave three findings
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2012
Download "The Victorian gambling study – A longitudinal study of gambling and public health: wave three findings" (PDF — 1.3 MB)The Victorian Gambling Study is a longitudinal research study on gambling and health in Victoria. This third report from the study presents findings from the 4158 participants who completed three waves of data collection between 2008 and 2011.
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The Victorian gambling study – qualitative component
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2012
Download "The Victorian gambling study – qualitative component" (PDF — 836.9 KB)The Victorian Gambling Study is a longitudinal research study on gambling and health in Victoria. This report presents results from the study's quanlitative component to provide detailed insights into the experiences of those with gambling problems.
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Predicting problem gambling: a prospective study of the influence of adolescent risk taking and mental health on gambling during emerging adulthood
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2012
Download "Predicting problem gambling: a prospective study of the influence of adolescent risk taking and mental health on gambling during emerging adulthood" (PDF — 356.7 KB)This exploratory study involved 156 participants from the Orygen Adolescent Development Study, and investigates how gender interacts with risk taking behaviours, temperament and psychiatric symptoms.
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Gamblers tell their stories: an in-depth exploration of lifetime patterns of gambling
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2012
Download "Gamblers tell their stories: an in-depth exploration of lifetime patterns of gambling" (PDF — 574.2 KB)This qualitative study supports existing research on problem gambling, and examines how early life experiences and life events influence gambling patterns and motivations over time.
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Conceptualisation of gambling risks and benefits: a socio-cultural study of 100 gamblers
Office of Gaming and Racing, Victorian Government Department of Justice — March 2012
View details for "Conceptualisation of gambling risks and benefits: a socio-cultural study of 100 gamblers" | Download "Conceptualisation of gambling risks and benefits: a socio-cultural study of 100 gamblers" (PDF — 685.7 KB)This qualitative study investigates how gamblers think about gambling. Researchers interviewed 100 adults who had gambled at least once during the previous year.
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Socio-economic impacts of access to electronic gaming machines in Victoria: effects on demand and communities
Office of Gaming and Racing, Victorian Government — December 2011
Download "Socio-economic impacts of access to electronic gaming machines in Victoria: effects on demand and communities" (PDF — 1.4 MB)This report examines the socio-economic impacts of accessibility to gaming machine gambling in Victorian communities and in disadvantaged communities in particular.
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Factors affecting youth gambling: a comprehensive model of the antecedents and consequences of gambling in younger people
Office of Gaming and Racing, Victorian Government — December 2011
Download "Factors affecting youth gambling: a comprehensive model of the antecedents and consequences of gambling in younger people" (PDF — 1.7 MB)This study investigated a range of factors associated with gambling related problems among young people.