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01-03-2012 | Original Paper

Male Batterers’ Alcohol Use and Gambling Behavior

Authors: Hope Brasfield, Jeniimarie Febres, Ryan Shorey, David Strong, Andrew Ninnemann, Joanna Elmquist, Shawna M. Andersen, Meggan Bucossi, Yael C. Schonbrun, Jeff R. Temple, Gregory L. Stuart

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Little work has examined the interrelations among intimate partner violence (IPV), alcohol use, and gambling behavior, and no studies have examined these relationships among males court-ordered to batterer intervention programs (BIPs). The aim of the current investigation was to explore the associations between IPV, alcohol use, and gambling behavior among 341 males court-mandated to attend BIPs utilizing self-report measures. Voluntary, anonymous questionnaires were administered and completed during regularly scheduled BIP sessions. Compared to the general population, a higher percentage of the sample met criteria for pathological gambling (9%), and problem gambling (17%). Further, males exhibiting pathological gambling were more likely to be hazardous drinkers, and hazardous drinkers were more likely to exhibit pathological gambling. Additionally, pathological gamblers were at an increased risk for the perpetration of both physical and sexual aggression. Finally, gambling behavior uniquely predicted the perpetration of sexual aggression above and beyond alcohol use, impulsivity, and relationship satisfaction. The implications of these results for future research and intervention are discussed.

Although drug use was not a primary focus of the present study, we did administer the Drug Use Identification Test (Stuart et al. 2003, 2004). The DUDIT, which parallels the AUDIT, is a screening measure for drug problems. The DUDIT was entered into the first model along with the EIQ, SMAT, and AUDIT, and into the second model along with the EIQ, SMAT, AUDIT, and SOGS to examine whether, with the inclusion of the DUDIT, the SOGS would be associated with sexual aggression. Findings revealed that even after including the DUDIT, the SOGS remained significantly associated with sexual aggression. Thus, including the DUDIT in the model did not substantially change the primary results presented here.

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Title: Male Batterers’ Alcohol Use and Gambling Behavior
Authors: Hope Brasfield
Jeniimarie Febres
Ryan Shorey
David Strong
Andrew Ninnemann
Joanna Elmquist
Shawna M. Andersen
Meggan Bucossi
Yael C. Schonbrun
Jeff R. Temple
Gregory L. Stuart
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-011-9246-0

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