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The Lie/Bet Questionnaire for screening pathological gamblers

E E Johnson1, R Hamer, R M Nora

  • 1Psychiatry Department, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway 08854, USA.

Psychological Reports
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A brief, 2-question survey effectively identifies pathological gambling. This screening tool demonstrates high accuracy in distinguishing problem gamblers from others.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Pathological gambling is a significant mental health concern.
  • Accurate screening tools are needed for early detection and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a brief screening questionnaire for pathological gambling.
  • To assess the diagnostic accuracy of a 2-item questionnaire derived from DSM-IV criteria.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-item questionnaire was created using 10 DSM-IV criteria for pathological gambling.
  • The study included 362 male participants: 191 diagnosed pathological gamblers and 171 non-problem gambling controls.

Main Results:

  • The 2-item questionnaire showed significant sensitivity and negative predictive value.

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  • The questionnaire also demonstrated significant specificity and positive predictive value, indicating strong diagnostic accuracy.

    • Conclusions:

    • A concise 2-item questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for screening pathological gambling.
    • This brief instrument can aid in the efficient identification of individuals with gambling disorder.