A study of differences in Canadian university students' gambling and proximity to a casino

Journal of gambling issues

Gerald R. Adams¹  Keith D. Horton¹  Rosanne Menna¹  Ann Marie Guilmette¹  Anne-Marie Sullivan¹ 

关键词: proximity of casino to university and gambling behavior;   

DOI  :  10.4309/jgi.2007.19.1

学科分类：内科医学

来源: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (C A M H)

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Gambling behavior and problem gambling of college students were investigated in universities far from and close to a large casino. A survey of 17 gambling activities was given and the South Oaks Gambling Screen was completed by 1579 students. Approximately half of the students were enrolled in universities near a casino and the other half far from a major casino. Gender and proximity differences were hypothesized and observed. Males engaged in more gambling activities than females. Students close to a casino manifested more serious problem gambling than students far from a casino. Gender by proximity interactions are reported. This investigation supports the idea that context and proximity to gaming venues may have exposure or accessibility effects on university students' gambling behavior.

【 授权许可】

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