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Cognitive progress associated with gambling behaviour

R Kweitel1, F C Allen

  • 1Department of Psychology, Monash University, Caulfield East, Victoria, Australia.

Psychological Reports
|April 1, 1998
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This study explored psychological factors linked to pathological gambling in Australian students. Findings suggest a connection between gambling behavior and external locus of control, particularly beliefs about powerful others influencing outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Pathological gambling is a significant concern, yet its psychological precursors remain under-researched in Australia.
  • Understanding these precursors is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between self-reported gambling behaviors and locus of control measures in Australian undergraduates.
  • To identify psychological factors associated with pathological gambling.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) and Levenson's multidimensional Locus of Control Scale.
  • Surveyed 155 undergraduate students (80 male, 75 female) on gambling habits and locus of control.
  • Analyzed correlations between gambling scores and locus of control subscales (Internal, Powerful Others, Chance).

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Main Results:

  • A significant positive association was found between gambling behaviors and the 'Powerful Others' locus of control subscale.
  • No significant association was observed with the 'Internal' locus of control scale.
  • Men reported significantly higher gambling behaviors than women. An additional question on borrowing money increased the apparent prevalence of pathological gambling.

Conclusions:

  • External locus of control, specifically the belief that powerful others influence outcomes, may be linked to pathological gambling in this population.
  • Gender differences in gambling behavior warrant further investigation.
  • The findings highlight the need for culturally relevant and reliable measures of gambling behavior in Australia.