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Risk perception in gambling: a systematic review.
Michael Spurrier1, Alexander Blaszczynski
1School of Psychology (A18), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|March 20, 2013
Summary
Disordered gamblers perceive risks more optimistically, focusing on positive outcomes to maintain motivation despite negative experiences. Accurate risk perception may reduce gambling behavior.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Neuroscience
Background:
- Risk perception significantly influences motivation and behavior, particularly in gambling.
- Distorted expectations and outcome preferences in gambling are linked to severe social and clinical harms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the relationship between gambling risk perception and gambling behavior.
- To understand how cognitive processes influence motivation in disordered gamblers.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of sixteen studies meeting inclusion criteria.
- Analysis of evidence on risk perception and outcome expectations in gamblers.
Main Results:
- Disordered gamblers exhibit more optimistic overall risk perceptions and mixed specific outcome expectations.
- Cognitive processes, emphasizing positive over negative outcomes, sustain gambling motivation despite negative experiences.
- Individual and contextual factors appear to moderate risk perception and decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians should consider gamblers' views on gambling risks, as perceptions vary across gambler types.
- Enhancing the accuracy of risk perception may decrease gambling risk-taking behaviors.
- Understanding distorted risk perception is crucial for addressing gambling-related harms.
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