Teen gambling : understanding a growing epidemic / Jeffrey L. Derevensky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Derevensky, Jeffrey L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teenage gamblers--Psychology.

Teenage gamblers.

Teenage gamblers--Social conditions.

Adolescent psychology.

Social conditions.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

xvii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2012]

Summary:

"In light of a growing epidemic of teen gambling, this book provides a better understanding of the causes and extent of youth gambling problems, assessment tools to identify teens with gambling addictions and related issues, and strategies for the prevention and treatment of youth who gamble"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Gambling: An Introduction and Historical Perspective 1

A Brief History of the Evolution of Gambling 6

Dice Games and "Craps" 7

Poker and Card Playing 8

Roulette 14

Lotteries 15

Slot Machines and Other Forms of Electronic Gambling Machines 18

Sports Gambling 20

Horse Wagering/Harness Racing 22

Gambling: A New Day Has Come-Internet Wagering 23

Gambling: Its Public Acceptance 26

References 29

2 Gambling Behaviors Among Adolescents 31

Gambling 31

Adult Gambling Prevalence 33

Adolescent Gambling Prevalence Research 34

Adolescent Gambling Prevalence Rates 36

Gambling Behavior 36

Adolescent Gambling Activities 40

Age at Onset of Gambling Among Children and Adolescents 41

Reasons for Gambling 43

Familial Factors Related to Youth Gambling 45

Peer Influences 46

References 47

3 Adolescent Problem Gambling 51

Arnie's Story 54

Behaviors Associated with Problem/Excessive Gambling: Some Important Warning Signs 59

Correlates of a Gambling Disorder 61

Understanding Adolescent Problem Gambling Behavior 65

Biological and Genetic Factors Associated With Problem Gambling 66

Psychological and Mental Health Issues Associated With Problem Gambling 68

Substance Use/Abuse and Problem Gambling 74

Social-Environmental Factors 76

Advertising 77

Protective Factors 80

Future Directions 82

References 83

4 Measuring and Assessing Adolescent Problem Gambling 91

The DSM-IV-J and DSM-IV-MR-J 97

South Oaks Gambling Screen and the South Oaks Gambling Screen-Revised for Adolescents (SOGS-RA) 98

Massachusetts Gambling Screen (MAGS) 101

Canadian Adolescent Gambling Inventory (CAGI) 102

Some General Comments Concerning the Assessment of Adolescent Problem Gambling 103

Appendix: Gambling Assessments 104

References 109

5 Preventing Adolescent Problem Gambling 113

Prevention Programs 115

Abstinence Versus the Harm Reduction Approach 117

Harm Reduction Prevention Programs 121

The Importance of Resilience 122

Current Gambling Prevention Programs 123

Commonalities and Differences Among Programs 124

Public Awareness Campaigns and Safe Gambling Messages 129

Prevention Programs Targeting Adults 132

Keeping Track of an Individual's Playing Behavior 133

The Importance of Developing Responsible Advertising Policies and Guidelines 134

Limiting Inducements for Problem Gamblers 135

Accessing Gambling Venues for Individuals With Gambling Problems 136

Other Prevention Initiatives 138

Internet Gambling: An Opportunity for Innovative Protection Strategies 140

New Directions 141

References 142

6 Helping Adolescents with Gambling Problems 149

Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Approaches to Problem Gambling 152

Behavioral Therapies 153

Brief Treatments and Self-Directed Treatments 157

Pharmacological Treatment 159

Self-Help Groups 160

Family Therapy 161

Helping Youth With Gambling Problems 162

The Stages of Change Model 162

The McGill Treatment Approach 167

Steps of Treatment 168

References 182

7 Gambling as a Public Health Issue 189

Mobile Gambling: A Serious Concern 196

New Gambling Venues 198

Strategies for Minimizing Risk 199

References 204.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781442202269

1442202262

9781442202283

1442202289

OCLC:

744300760

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