Characteristics and beliefs associated with probable pathological gambling: A pilot study with implications for the National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission
Rg. Netemeyer et al., Characteristics and beliefs associated with probable pathological gambling: A pilot study with implications for the National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission, J PUBL POL, 17(2), 1998, pp. 147-160
Consistent with a specific objective of the National Gambling impact and Po
licy Commission Act (Public Law 104-169, 100 Slat., Section 4), this articl
e examines some background psychological, comorbidity, and personality char
acteristics and beliefs associated with pathological gambling. The authors
develop hypotheses pertaining to differences between probable pathological
gamblers and the general population. These hypotheses are tested using Two
samples: (1) a sample of gamblers, composed of members of Gamblers Anonymou
s and persons clinically diagnosed and in treatment for pathological gambli
ng (n = 44) and (2) a random sample from the three-state area in which the
study was conducted. The results show marked differences between these grou
ps. The authors address implications for consumer welfare and public policy
.