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- Title
Stereotypes of problem gambling.
- Authors
Horch, Jenny; Hodgins, David
- Abstract
Introduction: Research supports the notion that problem gambling is stigmatized, yet little is known about stereotypes, a key variable in the stigmatization process. Method: University students (41 male, 110 female) generated words when presented with one of three labels: gambler, problem gambler, and gambling addict. An adjective checklist permitted participants to select words characteristic of problem gamblers and was administered to additional student (N5790) and problem gambling samples (N574). Results: Content and frequency analyses revealed that problem gamblers were considered compulsive, impulsive, desperate, irresponsible, risk-taking, depressed, greedy, irrational, antisocial, and aggressive. Problem gambling and gambling addict labels generated more words regarding negative gambling consequences. Gambler resulted in more miscellaneous words (e.g., casino, money). Conclusions: Stereotype content was not entirely inaccurate and the label gambler was not neutral. Future research could examine which aspect of stereotype content invites stigmatization.
- Subjects
COMPULSIVE gambling; SOCIAL stigma; STEREOTYPES; GAMBLING &; college students; VIDEO lottery terminals; ADJECTIVE Check List; SPSS (Computer software)
- Publication
Journal of Gambling Issues, 2013, Issue 28, p1
- ISSN
1910-7595
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4309/jgi.2013.28.10