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Robert J Williams1, Robert T Wood, Shawn R Currie
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, TIJ 3X1, Canada. Robert.williams@uleth.ca
The Stacked Deck program effectively reduced problem gambling rates in high school students. This school-based intervention improved knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making skills related to gambling.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Education
Background:
- School-based programs are crucial for preventing problem gambling.
- Empirically validated prevention programs are currently limited.
- Problem gambling affects adolescents, necessitating early intervention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Stacked Deck program for problem gambling prevention.
- To assess the impact of the program on students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards gambling.
- To determine if the program reduces gambling frequency and problem gambling rates.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design comparing 949 students in 10 intervention schools with 291 students in 4 control schools.
- The Stacked Deck program consisted of 5-6 interactive lessons covering gambling history, odds, fallacies, risk factors, and decision-making skills.
- Data collected via baseline and follow-up measures 4 months post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Intervention group showed significantly more negative attitudes toward gambling.
- Improved knowledge about gambling, resistance to fallacies, and decision-making skills were observed.
- Decreased gambling frequency and problem gambling rates were noted in the intervention group.
Conclusions:
- The Stacked Deck program is a promising curriculum for preventing problem gambling in adolescents.
- The program effectively enhanced students' understanding and decision-making regarding gambling.
- Further research should explore long-term effects and broader implementation.
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