Abstract
This research tests the applicability of the Integrated Pathways Model for gambling to adolescent problem gamblers, utilizing a cross-sectional design and self-report questionnaires. Although
the overall sample consisted of 1,133 adolescents (Quebec: n = 994, 87.7 %; Ontario: n = 139, 12.3 %: Male = 558, 49.5 %; Female = 569, 50.5 %), only problem gamblers were retained in testing the model (N = 109). Personality and clinical features were assessed using the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory, attention deficit
hyperactivity (ADHD) using the Conners–Wells’ Adolescent Self-Report Scale, and the DSM-IV-MR-J and Gambling Activities Questionnaire
to determine gambling severity and reasons for gambling. Latent class analysis concluded 5 classes, yet still provided preliminary
support for three distinct subgroups similar to those proposed by the Pathways Model, adding a depression only subtype, and a subtype of problem gamblers experiencing both internalizing and externalizing disorders.
ADHD symptoms were found to be common to 4 of the 5 classes.
the overall sample consisted of 1,133 adolescents (Quebec: n = 994, 87.7 %; Ontario: n = 139, 12.3 %: Male = 558, 49.5 %; Female = 569, 50.5 %), only problem gamblers were retained in testing the model (N = 109). Personality and clinical features were assessed using the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory, attention deficit
hyperactivity (ADHD) using the Conners–Wells’ Adolescent Self-Report Scale, and the DSM-IV-MR-J and Gambling Activities Questionnaire
to determine gambling severity and reasons for gambling. Latent class analysis concluded 5 classes, yet still provided preliminary
support for three distinct subgroups similar to those proposed by the Pathways Model, adding a depression only subtype, and a subtype of problem gamblers experiencing both internalizing and externalizing disorders.
ADHD symptoms were found to be common to 4 of the 5 classes.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-14
- DOI 10.1007/s10899-012-9322-0
- Authors
- Rina Gupta, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Lia Nower, Center for Gambling Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Jeffrey L. Derevensky, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Alex Blaszczynski, Gambling Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Neda Faregh, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Caroline Temcheff, Département de Psychoéducation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Journal Journal of Gambling Studies
- Online ISSN 1573-3602
- Print ISSN 1050-5350