I. Adolescent problem gambling: Developing a gambling expectancy instrument

Journal of gambling issues

Jeffrey Derevensky¹  Rina Gupta¹  Meredith A. M. Gillespie¹ 

关键词: perceived benefits and risks;   

DOI  :  10.4309/jgi.2007.19.3

学科分类：内科医学

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

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Positive and negative outcome expectancies have been found to play a significant role in adolescents' decisions to engage in drug and alcohol use. In light of the parallel risk and protective factors among high-risk behaviors, youth gambling outcome expectancies were explored through the development of the 23-item Gambling Expectancy Questionnaire (GEQ) using a sample of 1,013 students aged 12 to 18. The resulting GEQ consists of three positive expectancy scales (enjoyment/arousal, self-enhancement, money) and two negative expectancy scales (overinvolvement, emotional impact). The potential utility of this scale is discussed.

【 授权许可】

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