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  • Limited research exists on self-control strategies used by individuals to manage gambling behavior.
  • Understanding these strategies is crucial for developing effective interventions for problem gambling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the self-control strategies employed by people who gamble to limit their gambling expenditure, frequency, and time.
  • To identify factors influencing the use and effectiveness of these self-control strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 56 participants (27 males, 29 females) who gamble.
  • Data collected through nine focus groups and five individual interviews across Montreal, Calgary, and Toronto, Canada.

Main Results:

  • Strategies to limit gambling expenditure were more prevalent than those for limiting frequency or time.
  • Common expenditure-limiting strategies included restricting money access, tracking gambling funds, and avoiding specific gambling activities.
  • Social influences, gambling outcomes (wins/losses), and substance use impacted strategy effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Communicating clear gambling limits is important for individuals who gamble.
  • Developing personalized self-control strategies is valuable for managing gambling frequency, time, and expenditure.