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  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Gambling Research
  • Addiction Studies

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  • Chasing behavior, the tendency to continue gambling after losses, is a critical concern in problem gambling.
  • Existing research identifies factors like problem gambling severity and motivation to win as predictors of chasing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of gambling goals (achievement-orientation) on chasing behavior.
  • To determine if gambling goals predict chasing behavior independently of established antecedents.

Main Methods:

  • 121 young adult gamblers played a virtual reality slot machine with manipulated outcomes.
  • Participants' decision to chase and number of chasing spins were recorded after initial play.
  • Gambling goals, problem gambling severity, and motivations were assessed.

Main Results:

  • 78.5% of participants screened positive for problem gambling symptoms.
  • A majority (55.4%) decided to chase losses.
  • Higher gambling goals and problem gambling severity were linked to increased chasing; gambling goals were the strongest independent predictor.

Conclusions:

  • This study presents the first evidence linking gambling goals to chasing behavior.
  • Findings suggest responsible gambling strategies should consider players' achievement motivations.