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The relationship between universal human values and adolescent problem and pathological gambling
1School of Business, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Rua de Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Macao, China. vkychan@ipm.edu.mo
Journal of Addictive Diseases
|May 1, 2012
Summary
Adolescent values, like faith tradition and macro-universalism, are linked to lower rates of problem gambling. These findings aid in identifying at-risk youth for gambling behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Adolescent gambling is a growing public health concern.
- Understanding risk factors for problem gambling is crucial for prevention.
- Human values may influence engagement in risky behaviors like gambling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To statistically model the relationship between adolescents' universal human values and problem/pathological gambling.
- To identify specific value types and subtypes associated with gambling behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Schwartz Values Inventory to measure adolescent values.
- Employed the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) to assess problem and pathological gambling.
- Applied statistical modeling to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Specific value subtypes, including "non-faith tradition," "faith tradition," and "macro-universalism," were associated with reduced problem and pathological gambling.
- The value type "stimulation" also showed an association with less gambling.
- Statistical models revealed complex interrelationships between values and gambling.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent human values are significant predictors of problem and pathological gambling.
- Findings can inform the development of targeted interventions for at-risk youth.
- Identifying adolescents with specific value profiles may help in early detection and prevention efforts.
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