Characteristics and beliefs associated with probable pathological gambling: A pilot study with implications for the National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission

Citation
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
Citations number
69
Categorie Soggetti
Economics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC POLICY & MARKETING
ISSN journal
07439156 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
147 - 160
Database
ISI
SICI code
0743-9156(199823)17:2<147:CABAWP>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
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 .