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Journal of Gambling Studies
Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies 3/2013

01-09-2013 | Original Paper

Problem Gambling in Adolescents: An Examination of the Pathways Model

Authors: Rina Gupta, Lia Nower, Jeffrey L. Derevensky, Alex Blaszczynski, Neda Faregh, Caroline Temcheff

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

This research tests the applicability of the Integrated Pathways Model for gambling to adolescent problem gamblers, utilizing a cross-sectional design and self-report questionnaires. Although the overall sample consisted of 1,133 adolescents (Quebec: n = 994, 87.7 %; Ontario: n = 139, 12.3 %: Male = 558, 49.5 %; Female = 569, 50.5 %), only problem gamblers were retained in testing the model (N = 109). Personality and clinical features were assessed using the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory, attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) using the Conners–Wells’ Adolescent Self-Report Scale, and the DSM-IV-MR-J and Gambling Activities Questionnaire to determine gambling severity and reasons for gambling. Latent class analysis concluded 5 classes, yet still provided preliminary support for three distinct subgroups similar to those proposed by the Pathways Model, adding a depression only subtype, and a subtype of problem gamblers experiencing both internalizing and externalizing disorders. ADHD symptoms were found to be common to 4 of the 5 classes.
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Metadata
Title
Problem Gambling in Adolescents: An Examination of the Pathways Model
Authors
Rina Gupta
Lia Nower
Jeffrey L. Derevensky
Alex Blaszczynski
Neda Faregh
Caroline Temcheff
Publication date
01-09-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 3/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-012-9322-0

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