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Pathological gambling. A comprehensive review.

Namrata Raylu1, Tian P S Oei

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia.

Clinical Psychology Review
|September 20, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Pathological gambling (PG) is rising due to easier access. Research suggests a need to explore diverse factors and consider why people stop gambling, not just why they start, for a clearer understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Increased gambling accessibility has led to a rise in pathological gambling (PG).
  • The social, economic, and psychological consequences of PG are significant.
  • Current understanding of PG's causes and maintenance remains incomplete.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize existing literature on pathological gambling.
  • To identify gaps and propose future research directions for a better understanding of PG.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of Medline and PsycINFO databases.
  • Critical examination of research findings on factors contributing to PG.
  • Analysis of existing theories and their limitations.

Main Results:

  • Familial, genetic, sociological, and individual factors are implicated in PG, but evidence is not yet conclusive.
  • Existing theories on PG lack sufficient explanatory power.
  • Recent psychological theories offer promising avenues for future research.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should differentiate between various forms of gambling.
  • Cross-cultural studies are urgently needed to address the Western bias in current research.
  • Methodological improvements are necessary in gambling and PG research.
  • Investigating factors that lead individuals to stop gambling may be more insightful than exploring initiation factors.

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