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The gambling lifestyle: I. theory
1Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|November 16, 2013
Summary
Compulsive gambling is viewed as a lifestyle choice for individuals seeking to boost self-worth and control fear. This model explores the theory, components, and development of a gambling lifestyle.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Addiction Studies
Background:
- Compulsive gambling is a complex behavior with significant personal and social consequences.
- Existing models often focus on specific triggers rather than the overarching behavioral patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and elaborate on the lifestyle model of gambling behavior.
- To conceptualize compulsive gambling as a lifestyle characterized by specific psychological traits.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical exploration of the lifestyle model of gambling.
- Analysis of the core components: conditions, choice, and cognition.
- Examination of the developmental stages of a gambling lifestyle.
Main Results:
- Gambling behavior is conceptualized as a lifestyle when individuals use it to enhance self-worth and manage insecurity.
- Key characteristics of this lifestyle include pseudoresponsibility, self-ascension, hypercompetitiveness, and social rule-bending.
- The model outlines the theoretical underpinnings and developmental progression of a gambling lifestyle.
Conclusions:
- The lifestyle model provides a novel framework for understanding compulsive gambling.
- Recognizing gambling as a lifestyle emphasizes the individual's perception and motivations.
- Further research is needed to explore the practical applications of this model in treatment and prevention.
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