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Journal of Gambling Studies
Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies 2/2010

01-06-2010 | Original Paper

Personality, Perceived Luck and Gambling Attitudes as Predictors of Gambling Involvement

Authors: Jamie Chiu, Lance Storm

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 2/2010

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Abstract

A quantitative observational study was undertaken to examine the relationship between individual factors and level of gambling involvement, in particular problem gambling (PG). The specific factors under study were personality, perceived luck, and attitudes towards gambling. A sample of university students (N = 185) completed a battery of questionnaires, consisting of the 16PF, Canadian Problem Gambling Index, Belief in Good Luck Scale (BIGL), Gambling Attitudes Scale (GAS), and the Impulsive Non-Conformity subscale (ImpNon) from the Oxford-Liverpool Inventory of Feelings and Experiences. Four groups were formed (Non-PG, Low-Risk, Moderate-Risk, and PG). Personality profiles varied between groups, and there were significant main effects and interaction effects on gender and personality factors. The PG group was higher on impulsivity, and belief in luck, and had more positive attitudes towards gambling. Multiple Regression Analysis and Discriminant Functions Analysis, using variables including some 16PF factors, BIGL and GAS variables, produced models that were highly predictive of gambling severity and gambling membership. In both models, impulsivity was the strongest predictor. These results were discussed in terms of their implications for future research and treatment of PG.
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Metadata
Title
Personality, Perceived Luck and Gambling Attitudes as Predictors of Gambling Involvement
Authors
Jamie Chiu
Lance Storm
Publication date
01-06-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 2/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-009-9160-x

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