The challenge of conducting gambling research

The challenge of conducting gambling research

Responding to the survey of 5580 college students in South India in the study of George et al, the author discusses the universality of addictive gambling and its stereotyped nature. This study, together with work in North America and elsewhere, argues for more research that targets prevalence, risk...

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Veröffentlicht in:BJPsych open 2016-09, Vol.2 (5), p.e14-e15
1. Verfasser: Black, Donald W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Gambling
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Zusammenfassung:Responding to the survey of 5580 college students in South India in the study of George et al, the author discusses the universality of addictive gambling and its stereotyped nature. This study, together with work in North America and elsewhere, argues for more research that targets prevalence, risk factors, course, and treatment. The author points out the challenge of conducting research when funding is hard to obtain.
ISSN:2056-4724
2056-4724
DOI:10.1192/bjpo.bp.116.002949