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Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies 3/2008

01-09-2008

Life Skills, Mathematical Reasoning and Critical Thinking: A Curriculum for the Prevention of Problem Gambling

Authors: Nigel E. Turner, John Macdonald, Matthew Somerset

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

Previous studies have shown that youth are two to three times more likely than adults to report gambling related problems. This paper reports on the development and pilot evaluation of a school-based problem gambling prevention curriculum. The prevention program focused on problem gambling awareness and self-monitoring skills, coping skills, and knowledge of the nature of random events. The results of a controlled experiment evaluating the students learning from the program are reported. We found significant improvement in the students’ knowledge of random events, knowledge of problem gambling awareness and self-monitoring, and knowledge of coping skills. The results suggest that knowledge based material on random events, problem gambling awareness and self-monitoring skills, and coping skills can be taught. Future development of the curriculum will focus on content to expand the students’ coping skill options.
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Metadata
Title
Life Skills, Mathematical Reasoning and Critical Thinking: A Curriculum for the Prevention of Problem Gambling
Authors
Nigel E. Turner
John Macdonald
Matthew Somerset
Publication date
01-09-2008
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 3/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-007-9085-1

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