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Exploring college student gambling motivation.

Clayton Neighbors1, Ty W Lostutter, Jessica M Cronce

  • 1North Dakota State University, Department of Psychology, Fargo, ND 58105, USA. clayton.neighbors@ndsu.nodak.edu

Journal of Gambling Studies
|January 8, 2003
PubMed
Summary

College students gamble for diverse reasons, including winning money, fun, social interaction, excitement, and passing time. Understanding these motives is crucial for addressing student gambling behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • College student gambling is a prevalent issue with complex underlying motivations.
  • Previous research has explored various gambling motives, but a comprehensive categorization specific to college students is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and categorize the primary motives for gambling among college student gamblers.
  • To provide a comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind college student gambling behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Analysis of 762 open-ended responses from 184 college student gamblers.
  • Categorization of responses to identify a comprehensive set of 16 gambling motives.

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Main Results:

  • The most common motives for college student gambling include seeking financial gain, entertainment, social connection, and excitement.
  • Students also gamble to alleviate boredom or simply to have an activity.
  • A diverse range of 16 distinct gambling motives were identified.

Conclusions:

  • College student gambling is driven by a complex interplay of factors.
  • An eclectic biopsychosocial model is recommended for understanding the etiology of college student gambling.
  • Findings highlight the need for tailored interventions addressing the multifaceted nature of student gambling.