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Pathological gambling among high school students.

H R Lesieur, R Klein

    Addictive Behaviors
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    High school students frequently gamble, with over 5% showing signs of pathological gambling. This behavior is linked to factors like sex, parental issues, and academic performance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Public Health
    • Adolescent Health

    Background:

    • Adolescent gambling is a growing concern.
    • Understanding the prevalence and correlates of gambling behavior in high school students is crucial for developing effective interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence of gambling behaviors among high school students.
    • To identify the rate of pathological gambling in this population.
    • To explore correlations between pathological gambling and demographic/behavioral factors.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire was administered to 892 high school students across four New Jersey schools.
    • A validated index for pathological gambling was utilized.
    • Data on gambling frequency, lifetime prevalence, and weekly gambling were collected.

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    Main Results:

    • 91% of students reported lifetime gambling, 86% in the last year, and 32% weekly.
    • 5.7% of students exhibited clear signs of pathological gambling.
    • Pathological gambling signs correlated with sex, parental gambling problems, grade average, and student's gambling extent.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant portion of high school students engage in gambling, with a notable percentage meeting criteria for pathological gambling.
    • Early identification and intervention are warranted for at-risk adolescents.
    • Further research should explore causal relationships and targeted prevention strategies.