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1a School of Business, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Rua de Luis Gonzaga Gomes , Macao, People's Republic of China.
Substance Use & Misuse
|August 23, 2013
Summary
Adolescent gambling in Macao is negatively linked to the human value of "nonfaith tradition." This finding suggests that valuing non-traditional beliefs may reduce problem gambling behaviors in young people.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Behavior
- Gambling Studies
Background:
- Problem gambling is a significant concern among adolescents.
- Understanding the psychological factors influencing gambling behavior is crucial for prevention and intervention.
- Human values, as conceptualized by Schwartz, represent guiding principles that may shape various behaviors, including gambling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between universal human values and problem/pathological gambling in Macao adolescents.
- To identify specific value types that are associated with gambling behaviors.
- To apply quantitative structural equation modeling for a nuanced analysis.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study utilizing the Schwartz Values Inventory and the South Oaks Gambling Screen.
- Data collected from 471 adolescents (261 females, 210 males) in Macao in 2010.
- Parsimonious structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- A significant negative relationship was found between the human value subtype "nonfaith tradition" and problem/pathological gambling.
- The factor loading for this relationship was -0.07 (p = .015).
- No other value types from the Schwartz Values Inventory showed a significant association with problem gambling in this model.
Conclusions:
- The value subtype "nonfaith tradition" may act as a protective factor against problem gambling in adolescents.
- Findings suggest that exploring non-traditional belief systems could be a novel avenue for understanding and mitigating adolescent gambling.
- Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms behind this protective association.
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