Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 19, 2025
15:00
Setup of Consumer Wearable Devices for Exposure and Health Monitoring in Population Studies
Published on: February 3, 2023
2.8K
Gambling Behaviour: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Relation with Acculturation in 2007-2018 North Cyprus Adult
Mehmet Çakıcı1, Ebru Çakıcı2, Asra Babayiğit2
1Arts and Science Faculty, Department of Psychology, Near East University, Nicosia-Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey. mehmet.cakici@neu.edu.tr.
Journal of Gambling Studies
|January 30, 2021
Summary
Gambling is widespread in North Cyprus, with pathological gambling doubling between 2007 and 2018. Acculturation significantly influences problem and pathological gambling (PPG) rates in this population.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Gambling behaviors and problem/pathological gambling (PPG) prevalence in North Cyprus (NC) have not been extensively studied longitudinally.
- Understanding the influence of acculturation on gambling behaviors is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the prevalence of gambling behaviors in NC in 2018 with previous data from 2007, 2012, and 2014.
- To examine the relationship between acculturation and problem and pathological gambling (PPG) among Turkish-speaking individuals in NC.
Main Methods:
- A multi-stage stratified random sampling method was used to select 799 participants aged 18-65 in NC.
- Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Turkish version of the Revised South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS), and the cultural attitude scale (CAS).
- Prevalence data were compared with previous studies conducted by the same researchers using identical methods and questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 70.6% of participants reported engaging in at least one gambling activity during their lifetime.
- The prevalence of pathological gambling doubled, increasing to 4.5% between 2007 and 2018.
- Risk factors for PPG included being male, aged 18-29, single, living alone, and married less than 5 years. Separation and integration attitudes were linked to PPG in Cyprus-born individuals.
Conclusions:
- Gambling behavior is highly prevalent in North Cyprus, with a rapid increase in pathological gambling rates.
- Acculturation is a significant factor contributing to the rise in problem and pathological gambling.
- Future assessments of gambling addiction should consider the unique social structures and acculturation dynamics within different communities.
Related Concept Videos
02:16Surveys
16.3K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
16.3K
01:28Conduct Disorder
269
Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...
269
01:08Prevalence and Incidence
1.1K
In statistical epidemiology and health sciences, two essential metrics—prevalence and incidence—are fundamental for understanding disease dynamics within a population. These measures enable public health officials, epidemiologists, and researchers to assess the burden of diseases, allocate resources effectively, and design impactful public health policies and interventions.
Prevalence indicates the proportion of individuals in a population who have a specific disease or health...
Prevalence indicates the proportion of individuals in a population who have a specific disease or health...
1.1K
01:27Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
155
Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
155
01:50Cross-Sectional Research
12.1K
In cross-sectional research, a researcher compares multiple segments of the population at the same time. If they were interested in people's dietary habits, the researcher might directly compare different groups of people by age. Instead of following a group of people for 20 years to see how their dietary habits changed from decade to decade, the researcher would study a group of 20-year-old individuals and compare them to a group of 30-year-old individuals and a group of 40-year-old...
12.1K
01:30Generalized Anxiety Disorder
390
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic condition characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry that persists for at least six months, significantly interfering with daily functioning. Unlike situational anxiety, which arises in response to specific stressors, GAD often occurs without a clear cause. Individuals may experience disproportionate worry about work, health, or relationships. For instance, a person might continuously fear poor health despite normal medical evaluations or...
390